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coexistence

American  
[koh-ig-zis-tuhns] / ˌkoʊ ɪgˈzɪs təns /

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

Etymology

Origin of coexistence

First recorded in 1640–50; co- + existence

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

In 1927 he and his wife moved to Palestine, where they helped found a kibbutz and advocated for peaceful coexistence with Arab neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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

South Korea has mounted a concerted push to build bridges with Pyongyang under President Lee Jae Myung, who has sought the "peaceful coexistence" of two nations still technically at war.

From Barron's • 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