coexist

American  

[koh-ig-zist] / ˌkoʊ ɪgˈzɪst /

verb (used without object)

1. to exist together or at the same time.

2. to exist separately or independently but peaceably, often while remaining rivals or adversaries.

   Although their ideologies differ greatly, the two great powers must coexist.

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coexist British  

/ ˌkəʊɪɡˈzɪst /

verb

1. to exist together at the same time or in the same place

2. to exist together in peace

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Other Word Forms

• coexistence noun
• coexistent adjective

Etymology

Origin of coexist

First recorded in 1670–80; co- + exist

Example Sentences

Shoppers “want quality and price to coexist,” said Rick Gomez, chief commercial officer at Target.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We want peace with the Israelis. We want peace with the Palestinians, we want them to coexist peacefully,” he added.

From Los Angeles Times

“I am more than happy to coexist with nature,” Hendra said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The governor of Mendoza province, the center of Argentina’s wine industry, says he wants the country’s flagship Malbec wine to coexist with copper.

From The Wall Street Journal

This means two species had been coexisting unnoticed until one appeared farther north in Tohoku.

From Science Daily