Antonyms for residency

Grammar : Noun

Spell : rez-i-duh n-see

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛz ɪ dən si

Definition of residency

Origin : 1570s, "residence;" see resident + -cy. Hospital sense is from 1924.

As in pad : noun dwelling, room
As in habitat : noun residence
As in domicile : noun human habitat
As in dwelling : noun home
As in habitat/habitation : noun place where someone resides
As in house : noun human habitat

Example sentences :

On our way from the town to the Residency we passed Mr. Symes's house.
Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

Drove to the Residency, where the fires were most acceptable.
Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

Afterwards we strolled slowly on up the hill, towards the Residency.
Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

Foeren was too blunt and straightforward for that; he had remained at the Residency level.
Extract from : « The Status Civilization » by Robert Sheckley

Nothing is now to be seen of the ruins and desolation of the Residency.
Extract from : « Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 » by James Kennedy

He walked back in silence to the Residency, Hamilton keeping pace by his side.
Extract from : « Bones » by Edgar Wallace

This residency, the smallest in Sarawak, is now in charge of a Eurasian, or half-caste.
Extract from : « On the Equator » by Harry de Windt

The remainder of the troops quickly followed, and entered the Residency.
Extract from : « Our Soldiers » by W.H.G. Kingston

The main body was now within 500 yards of the Residency, but surrounded with enemies.
Extract from : « Our Soldiers » by W.H.G. Kingston

The members of the escort, available for the defense of the residency, were but about fifty men.
Extract from : « For Name and Fame » by G. A. Henty

Synonyms for residency

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