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Definition of cohabitate

cohabitate

/koʊˈhæb.ɪ.teɪt/
co · hab · i · tate
Adjective:cohabitative
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Past Simple:cohabitated
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Past Participle:cohabitated
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Present Participle:cohabitating
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cohabitate Lexical Profile

• verb

1

North American To live together and have a sexual relationship without being married.

Example

"The couple decided to cohabitate for a year before making any long-term marriage plans."

2

North American To exist or live together in the same place or at the same time.

Example

"Several species of birds peacefully cohabitate within the dense canopy of the rainforest."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although 'cohabitate' is widely used in North American English, traditional style guides and British English generally prefer the shorter form 'cohabit'.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 20th century as a back-formation from the noun 'cohabitation', which ultimately derives from Late Latin 'cohabitare' (from 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'habitare' meaning 'to dwell').

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