coexist

[ koh-ig-zist ]
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verb (used without object)
  1. to exist together or at the same time.

  2. to exist separately or independently but peaceably, often while remaining rivals or adversaries: Although their ideologies differ greatly, the two great powers must coexist.

Origin of coexist

1
First recorded in 1670–80; co- + exist

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British Dictionary definitions for coexist

coexist

/ (ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst) /


verb(intr)
  1. to exist together at the same time or in the same place

  2. to exist together in peace

Derived forms of coexist

  • coexistence, noun
  • coexistent, adjective

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