coexistence

[koh-ig-zis-tuhns]

noun

1. the act or state of coexisting.

2. a policy of living peacefully with other nations, religions, etc., despite fundamental disagreements.

Other Word Forms

• coexistent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of coexistence¹

First recorded in 1640–50; co- + existence

Example Sentences

“I’d look out for the coexistence of debt and spending patterns,” she says.

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Such relocations are a last resort when human activities or climate change threaten the survival of wildlife or peaceful coexistence with humans, say conservationists.

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For two years, there was an unstable coexistence of a military-dominated sovereign council and a civilian cabinet.

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He said they should also "strengthen policy-level dialogue to enhance trust and dispel uncertainty", and build a bilateral military relationship "characterised by equality, respect, peaceful coexistence and stable positive momentum".

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“Wolves are one of the state’s most iconic species and coexistence is our collective future, but that comes with tremendous responsibility and sometimes hard decisions,” department Director Charlton Bonham said in a statement.

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Related Words

• harmony 
• peace