co·ex·ist

[koh-ig-zist]
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:
1670–80; co- + exist

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coexist (ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to exist together at the same time or in the same place
2.  to exist together in peace
 
coex'istence
 
n
 
coex'istent
 
adj

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Word Origin & History

coexist
1670s, from co- + exist. Of political/economic systems (esp. with ref. to communism and the West) from 1931.
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Example sentences
Of course, it is possible that evolution would solve this problem in several
  different ways which would coexist in an equilibrium.
These different measures coexist and often blend but are not always
  rationalized in experience under one central system.
Even so, the two of them happily coexist in the kitchen.
The beauty of science can coexist with a shriveled heart.
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