hall of residence
nounUK /ˌhɔːl əv ˈrezɪdəns/
US /ˌhɔːl əv ˈrezɪdəns/
A building where students live while they study at a school or university.
She moved into a hall of residence during her first year at university.
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2. A place where many people, especially students, share living quarters.
The hall of residence has a shared kitchen on every floor.
3. A building providing temporary housing for workers or travelers.
The new hall of residence near the factory houses seasonal workers.
4. A large official building used as a residence for a group of people.
The old hall of residence now serves as housing for visiting scholars.