coexistence

[ koh-ig-zis-tuhns ]
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noun
  1. the act or state of coexisting.

  2. a policy of living peacefully with other nations, religions, etc., despite fundamental disagreements.

Origin of coexistence

1
First recorded in 1640–50; co- + existence

Other words from coexistence

  • co·ex·ist·ent, adjective

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