# residence vs residency

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### residence
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ · frequency rank #3,904*
The place where one lives (resides); one's home.

### residency
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/ · frequency rank #11,278*
The condition of being a resident of a particular place.

## Source
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