From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishhall of residenceˌhall of ˈresidence noun [countable] British English SECa college or university building where students live SYN dorm American English
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hall of residence• Rincewind's room number in his hall of residence had been 7a.• Or that furtive-looking microbiologist in your hall of residence, who never spoke but ended up getting a first?• You also may hear from your old department or your hall of residence about reunions they are organising. 