noun
coexistence
koh-ihg-ZIHS-tuhns
Coexistence (noun) means the state of two or more things existing together at the same time or place. Example: “The treaty was built on the principle of peaceful coexistence.”
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The state of two or more things existing together at the same time or place.
"Cadieux agreed peaceful coexistence was possible."
— Tom Perkins, ‘A sense of betrayal’: liberal dismay as Muslim-led US city bans Pride flags (2023)
"The day of horror Israel has just experienced signals the end of the Netanyahu experiment in violent coexistence."
— Yuval Noah Harari, Israelis and Palestinians are facing their moment of greatest danger since 1948 (2023)
"The treaty was built on the principle of peaceful coexistence."
"Scientists studied the coexistence of predator and prey species in the reserve."
How to use coexistence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiving or existing together, usually without one side destroying or overwhelming the other.
Common pairings
peaceful coexistence
principle of coexistence
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Word forms
- Plural
- coexistences
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Etymology
From co- + existence.
Rhymes for coexistence
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What does “coexistence” mean?
The word “coexistence” means the state of two or more things existing together at the same time or place. In plain terms, living or existing together, usually without one side destroying or overwhelming the other.
How do you pronounce “coexistence”?
“Coexistence” is pronounced koh-ihg-ZIHS-tuhns (/ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/ in IPA).
How do you use “coexistence” in a sentence?
Here is “coexistence” used in a sentence: “The treaty was built on the principle of peaceful coexistence.”
What part of speech is “coexistence”?
“Coexistence” is a noun.
