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Coexist

/ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/

EN

To exist together at the same time or in the same place, often in peaceful harmony despite differences.

Different cultures can coexist peacefully in a diverse society.

Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from the Latin co- ('together') + existere ('to exist'). It gained widespread modern usage in the 19th century in discussions of peaceful coexistence between opposing political and social groups.

Translations

简体中文
共存,共处
繁體中文
共存,共處
日本語
共存する,併存する
한국어
공존하다
Deutsch
koexistieren
Español
coexistir
Português
coexistir
Français
coexister
Català
coexistir
Tiếng Việt
cùng tồn tại

Collocations

coexist peacefullycoexist withcoexist harmoniously

Synonyms

cohabitexist togetherreside together

Antonyms

conflictclashoppose

Related Words

coexistencediversitytolerance