coexist

verb

coexist

verb

UK /ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/ · US /ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/

Etymology From co- + exist. Compare Latin coexsistō.

1

Stative, Usually, Of two or more things To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

People; concepts; people; concepts

  • peacefully coexist
  • learn to coexist
3 more examples
  • coexist with others
  • Different religions can coexist peacefully in one society.
  • Humans and wildlife must coexist in fragile ecosystems.
Related terms
coexistence, coexistent

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