Meaning & use

coexist

verb·Academic

To exist together at the same time or in the same place, usually peacefully despite differences.

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The two species coexist in the same forest without competing for food.

Neighboring countries learned to coexist peacefully after decades of conflict.

A note on using this word

"Coexist" often implies tolerance of difference; it does not necessarily mean cooperation, only that conflict is avoided.

Words with a similar meaning

cohabit

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