noun
cohabitation
Cohabitation (noun) means a close relationship in which a couple share a home without being married.
noun
1
A close relationship in which a couple share a home without being married.
2
The state of living together, especially as a couple.
3
A home shared by two or more people.
4
The sharing of one habitat by two different species.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English cohabitacioun, from Old French cohabitacion and Late Latin cohabitātiō; on the surface it can also be analysed as co- + habitation.
Rhymes for cohabitation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cohabitation?
"cohabitation" (noun) means a close relationship in which a couple share a home without being married.
What are the different meanings of cohabitation?
"cohabitation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A close relationship in which a couple share a home without being married; 2. The state of living together, especially as a couple; 3. A home shared by two or more people.
