coexistence
Americannoun
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the act or state of coexisting.
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a policy of living peacefully with other nations, religions, etc., despite fundamental disagreements.
Other Word Forms
- coexistent adjective
Etymology
Origin of coexistence
Example Sentences
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Geryes Bejjani, a 33-year-old Lebanese man, said he had come with friends to "carry a message of peace and coexistence," despite the difficulty of travelling from his homeland which has been dragged into the war.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
And he’s trying to map out a managed coexistence between the two world powers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
It also raises new questions about the origin of these injection systems, including whether they first evolved to support coexistence with the host or were later adapted by harmful bacteria.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
"Whether it's peaceful coexistence or permanent confrontation, we are ready for either, and the choice is not ours to make."
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
His ambition was to protect the South American Indians and preserve their culture, striving for a peaceful coexistence.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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