In residence
adjective
Living or staying in a particular place for a specific purpose, often for work or study.
The university has several visiting professors in residence this semester.
Often appears as...
- artist in residence
- professor in residence
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Officially lives in a certain place.
The ambassador is in residence at the embassy.
Often appears as...
- ambassador in residence
- diplomat in residence
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Approving
adjective
Living in a particular house or apartment.
The previous tenant is still in residence, so you can't move in yet.
Often appears as...
- tenant in residence
- occupant in residence
adjective
Living or staying in a particular place for a specific purpose, often for work or study.
The university has several visiting professors in residence this semester.
Often appears as...
- artist in residence
- professor in residence
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Officially lives in a certain place.
The ambassador is in residence at the embassy.
Often appears as...
- ambassador in residence
- diplomat in residence
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Living in a particular house or apartment.
The previous tenant is still in residence, so you can't move in yet.
Often appears as...
- tenant in residence
- occupant in residence
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Stay
Used to describe a temporary living arrangement for work or study.
The playwright was in residence at the theater for a month.
Pro Tip 2/3Special Role
Implies holding a special position or role while staying somewhere.
During her time in residence, the scholar will lead research teams.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Engagement
Often associated with a professional engagement or project.
An architect in residence will join our town planning committee.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Stay
Used to describe a temporary living arrangement for work or study.
The playwright was in residence at the theater for a month.
Pro Tip 2/3Special Role
Implies holding a special position or role while staying somewhere.
During her time in residence, the scholar will lead research teams.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Engagement
Often associated with a professional engagement or project.
An architect in residence will join our town planning committee.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Stay
Used to describe a temporary living arrangement for work or study.
The playwright was in residence at the theater for a month.
Pro Tip 2/3Special Role
Implies holding a special position or role while staying somewhere.
During her time in residence, the scholar will lead research teams.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Engagement
Often associated with a professional engagement or project.
An architect in residence will join our town planning committee.
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