residing

Making one's home

Residing means living or dwelling in a particular place.

It's a slightly formal alternative to "living": She's been residing in Paris for three years.

The word emphasizes established habitation rather than temporary stays.

Legal and official contexts favor reside and residing: citizens residing abroad, persons residing at this address.

dwelling

home

One's personal residence

habitat · sanctuary · quarters · lodging · accommodation · domicile · haven · refuge · nest · homestead

occupancy

tenant

One who rents property

renter · leaseholder · boarder · housemate · flatmate · roommate · subtenant · cohabitant · squatter · denizen

location

neighborhood

Residential area nearby

locality · area · region · zone · city · town · village · borough · municipality · enclave

domestic

housekeeping

Domestic cleaning and upkeep

appliance · decor · comfort · privacy · utilities · interior · lifestyle · domesticity · cohabitation · cozy

Categories
Opposites
permanence of habitation

residingvisiting

Going to see someone

transient · sojourning · passing through · touring · vacationing

location status

residingabsent

Not in attendance

away · departed · gone · relocated · moved away

Family

president, resident, residence, reside, residents, preside, presidency, resided, residency

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