Possession
Possession noun - The act or fact of residing in a place.
Usage example: squatters had established possession in the abandoned warehouse
Residency and possession are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Residency" instead a noun "Possession".
Residency
Residency noun - The act or fact of residing in a place.
Usage example: as much as I've enjoyed my residency in this state, it may be time to move on
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Synonyms for Residency
Possession and residency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Possession" instead a noun "Residency".
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Residency and Possession. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/possession/residency
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