coexist

CEFRB2

/ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To exist together peacefully in the same place or time.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To exist contemporaneously or in the same area.

Examples

  • Different nations can only coexist peacefully if they respect each other's respective culture.

  • The Western style and the Punjabi style coexist.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪst/

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • coexist with others

  • learn to coexist

  • peacefully coexist

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The two rival factions must learn to blank peacefully to avoid further bloodshed.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From co- + exist. Compare Latin coexsistō.