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

Mockery gives us a way to express our sorrow at what is happening to the American value of peaceful coexistence, while lightening the mood.

Read more on Salon

Both organizations have radicalized and incited their populations and have promoted confrontation and violence, not peace and coexistence.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

New Gaza will be fully committed to building a prosperous economy and to peaceful coexistence with their neighbours.

Read more on BBC

Hamas members who “commit to peaceful coexistence” receive amnesty, and those who wish to leave Gaza will get safe passage.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

“There is no ‘peaceful coexistence’ we are going to have when our opposition is led by people like this.

Read more on Salon

Related Words

• harmony 
• peace