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

"I pray and hope that peace will prevail... that people of all faiths will coexist forever," Biswas, 92, said outside her ancestral home in Abhaynagar, where three generations of her family were born.

From Barron's

"There is a general taboo in the media… sensible discussions about how to coexist with China can get easily branded as appeasement," he says.

From BBC

Recognizing the need for solidarity, Rypinski created Everybody Gym, a space where queer people and their allies could coexist.

From Los Angeles Times

“And we just watch to understand so that we can help take care of it and coexist.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Coyotes are incredibly resourceful and able to coexist with coyotes even in the most densely populated urban environments," Fox told the BBC.

From BBC