Meaning & use
Cohabit
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To live together and share a household, especially as an unmarried couple.
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The couple decided to cohabit for a year before getting married.
Many young adults now cohabit with roommates to reduce living costs.
A note on using this word
Often used specifically for unmarried romantic partners sharing a home, though it can apply more broadly to any shared living arrangement.
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live togethercoexist
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