Meaning & use
coexist
To exist together at the same time or in the same place, usually peacefully despite differences.
See it in a sentence
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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