Place to call home is a term used to describe a RESIDENCE or ABODE. It is a place where one can feel safe and secure, and it is often associated with a sense of belonging. A RESIDENCE is a dwelling place, such as a house, apartment, or condominium, while an ABODE is a more general term for a dwelling place, including a house, apartment, or other structure. Both terms are used to refer to a place where one can call home.