noun Uncommon

condominium

kon-duh-MIHN-ih-uhm

Condominium (noun) means a privately owned unit within a larger building or complex, where common areas are jointly owned by all residents. Example: “They bought a two-bedroom condominium overlooking the beach.”

noun

A privately owned unit within a larger building or complex, where common areas are jointly owned by all residents.

"They bought a two-bedroom condominium overlooking the beach."

Joint control or sovereignty over a territory shared by two or more countries.

"The island was once ruled as a condominium by two colonial powers."

How to Use Condominium

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn individually owned apartment in a shared building — often shortened to "condo."

Easily confused with

condo →

Common pairings

buy a condominium condominium complex

Word Forms

condominiums plural, condominia plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin condominium, formed from con- ("together") and dominium ("ownership, lordship").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for condominium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “condominium” mean?

The word “condominium” means a privately owned unit within a larger building or complex, where common areas are jointly owned by all residents. In plain terms, an individually owned apartment in a shared building — often shortened to "condo.".

How do you pronounce “condominium”?

“Condominium” is pronounced kon-duh-MIHN-ih-uhm (/ˌkɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ in IPA).

How do you use “condominium” in a sentence?

Here is “condominium” used in a sentence: “They bought a two-bedroom condominium overlooking the beach.”

What part of speech is “condominium”?

“Condominium” is a noun.

Where does the word “condominium” come from?

The word “condominium” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin condominium, formed from con- ("together") and dominium ("ownership, lordship").

Is “condominium” a common word?

“Condominium” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “condominium” have?

“Condominium” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a privately owned unit within a larger building or complex, where common areas are jointly owned by all residents.