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Definition of coexistence

coexistence

/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪstəns/
co · ex · is · tence
Adverb:coexistently
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Plural:coexistences
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Adjective:coexistent
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• noun

1

The state of living or existing together peacefully despite differences in ideology, culture, or political systems.

Example

"Years of community dialogue have fostered a spirit of peaceful coexistence among the city's diverse neighborhoods."

2

The state or fact of existing at the same time or in the same place.

Example

"The fossil record reveals the long coexistence of several distinct hominin species in the same valley."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the prefix co- ('together') and existence, from Late Latin exsistentia ('a being'), ultimately from Latin exsistere ('to come into being, stand forth').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coexistence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coexistence
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