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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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Example Sentences
  • The land is a national wildlife refuge, but the displaced landowners say they can coexist with nature.
  • Pluralistic societies require religions to coexist in proximity.
  • But although the two internet versions can coexist on a single device, they have to operate as two separate networks.
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coexist (ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst)
 
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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coexist
1670s, from co- + exist. Of political/economic systems (esp. with ref. to communism and the West) from 1931.
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