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residential

res·i·den·tial [ rèzzi dénshəl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to housing: relating to or consisting of private housing rather than offices or factories

2. for long-term living: used as a place to live for the long term

3. with living accommodations: providing living accommodations
a residential post

[Mid-17th century. <residence]

res·i·den·tial·ly adverb
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