I. ˌrezəˈdenchēˌerē, -chərē noun
( -es )
Etymology: Medieval Latin residentiarius, from residentia residence + -arius -ary
1. : an ecclesiastic who is or who is obliged to be in residence for a certain time
2. : one who is resident : resident
II. adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin residentiarius, from residentia residence + -arius -ary
1. : having residence : residing , resident
a residentiary guardian
specifically : under ecclesiastical obligation to be in residence for a certain time (as at a cathedral)
a canon residentiary
2. : residential