WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
co•ex•ist•ence
(kō′ig zis′təns),USA pronunciation n.
co′ex•ist′ent, adj.
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026- the act or state of coexisting.
- Governmenta policy of living peacefully with other nations, religions, etc., despite fundamental disagreements.
- co- + existence 1640–50
co•ex•ist /ˌkoʊɪgˈzɪst/USA pronunciation
v. [no object]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- to exist at the same time:The two empires coexisted on opposite sides of the globe.
- Government(esp. of nations) to exist together peacefully:We coexisted for years with our enemies.
co•ex•ist
(kō′ig zist′),USA pronunciation v.i.
- to exist together or at the same time.
- Governmentto exist separately or independently but peaceably, often while remaining rivals or adversaries:Although their ideologies differ greatly, the two great powers must coexist.
- co- + exist 1670–80
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