- (of an area of a town) suitable for living in; consisting of houses rather than factories or offices
- a quiet residential area
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- (of a job, a course, etc.) requiring a person to live at a particular place; offering living accommodation
- a residential language course
- a residential home for the elderly
- residential care for children
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