coexistence
ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.təns
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Definition of coexistence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
peaceful livingliving peacefully together without conflict
  • The coexistence of different cultures enriches the community.
concord harmony
2.
philosophysimultaneous existence of ideas or beliefs
  • The coexistence of science and religion is often debated.
cohabitation concurrence simultaneity
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living together in harmony despite differences
The community thrived on peaceful coexistence among diverse cultures.

Origin of coexistence

Latin, co (together) + existere (to exist)

Terms with coexistence included in their meaning

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peace
state of peaceful agreement or coexistence
coexistence
to happen or exist together
psychology
coexistence of opposing feelings towards something
coexistence
practice of coexisting peacefully with natural surroundings
coexistence
promote coexistence by respecting differences
tolerance coexistence
accept others' choices and expect the same in return
coexistence
existing together in the same place
society
believer in coexistence of distinct groups in society

Examples of coexistence in a sentence

  • Coexistence is key to maintaining peace in the region.
  • The coexistence of different cultures enriches society.
  • Philosophers discuss the coexistence of free will and determinism.

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  1. French:coexistence, ...
  2. German:Zusammenleben, ...
  3. Italian:convivenza, ...
  4. Spanish:convivencia, coexistencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:convivência, coexistência, ...
  6. Chinese:共存, ...
  7. Japanese:共存, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعَايُش, ...
  9. Hebrew:דוּ־קִיּוּם, חַיִּים מְשֻׁתָּפִים, ...
  10. Russian:сосуществование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:співіснування, ...
  12. Hindi:सहअस्तित्व, सह-अस्तित्व, ...

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