Meaning of the word "be a resident of" in English

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be a resident of

US /bi ə ˈrɛzɪdənt ʌv/
UK /bi ə ˈrɛzɪdənt ɒv/

Phrase

to live in a particular place or country

Example:
To vote, you must be a resident of this state for at least six months.
She has always wanted to be a resident of a country with a warm climate.