cohabitation
Britishnoun
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the state or condition of living together as husband and wife without being married
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(of political parties) the state or condition of cooperating for specific purposes without forming a coalition
Example Sentences
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A unifying figure on the left, Jospin led a coalition government of Socialists, Greens and Communists in a cohabitation arrangement with centre-right President Jacques Chirac.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Chirac defeated him in the 1995 presidential race, but then lost a snap parliamentary vote in 1997, forcing him into so-called "cohabitation" with the left.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
“In myself, there’s this constant cohabitation of dark and light and aggressive and sweet sounds,” she continues.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025
That doesn’t even cover those that decide to not wed and instead choose cohabitation or co-parenting.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2023
Barely two days into our cohabitation, Camel’s tremors are so bad he can’t even speak.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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