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coexistencethe state of existing together at the same time or in the same place

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/

Korean meaning: 공존, 함께 존재하는 상태

Korean pronunciation: 코익**지**스턴스

Example Sentences

  • My cat and my roommate's pet snake have achieved an unlikely coexistence - they even watch Netflix together!
  • The coexistence of traditional markets and modern shopping malls reflects the city's cultural diversity.
  • Teenagers and their parents can achieve peaceful coexistence if both sides agree to respect each other's music choices.

coexistence

NOUN

//ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns//

the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place

coexistence concept
💡 Concept

Different generations demonstrate peaceful coexistence while sharing the community garden space

coexistence rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Coexistence thrives when resistance meets acceptance

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixco--
Rootexist
Suffix--ence

Origin

From Latin 'coexistere', combining the prefix 'co-' (together) with 'existere' (to exist, stand forth). The word entered English in the mid-19th century to describe the state of existing simultaneously.

🎵Rhyme

existenceresistancepersistenceassistance
existence
resistance
persistence
assistance

🔗Collocations

peaceful coexistence
promote coexistence
cultural coexistence
achieve coexistence
mutual coexistence
coexistence agreement

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat and my roommate's pet snake have achieved an unlikely coexistence - they even watch Netflix together!

The coexistence of traditional markets and modern shopping malls reflects the city's cultural diversity.

😄 Fun example

Teenagers and their parents can achieve peaceful coexistence if both sides agree to respect each other's music choices.

The company's policy promotes the coexistence of work and personal life through flexible schedules.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

cohabitationharmonycooperationsymbiosisunity

Antonyms

conflictoppositionhostility

Related

collaborationtolerancediversityintegrationmutual

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