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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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
“We just keep it about ping-pong,” I’d tell José, as if I’d discovered some secret to coexistence.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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
In a historic shift away from the lure of global upheaval and toward a more pragmatic coexistence with the rest of the world, including the West, it now largely follows Sharaa’s path.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 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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