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Definition of coinhabit

coinhabit

/ˌkoʊɪnˈhæbɪt/
co · in · hab · it
Past Simple:coinhabited
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Past Participle:coinhabited
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Present Participle:coinhabiting
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coinhabit Lexical Profile

• verb

1

To live in or occupy the same place, region, or habitat at the same time as another person, group, or species.

Example

"Several species of migratory birds coinhabit the coastal wetlands during the summer breeding season."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'cohabit' typically refers to two people living together in a domestic or romantic partnership, 'coinhabit' is a transitive verb most often used in ecology or sociology to describe different species or groups occupying the same geographical region or habitat.

• Rhymes for coinhabit

• Nearby Words

coincidental
coincidentally
coiner
coinhabit
coinop
coinpurse
cointreau

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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