Condominium Meaning
/ˌkɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounJoint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries.
nounJoint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries., A region or territory under such rule.
Sentence Examples
The site of the condominium is enclosed with stakes.
This suite is three times larger than my condominium.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Their luxurious ____ includes a shared pool and fitness center downtown.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The tall and sleek ____ building offers incredible views of the blue ocean.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Proto-Indo-European *dem- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *dṓmder. Proto-Italic *domanos Latin dominus Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -ium Latin dominium Latin condominiumbor. English condominium Borrowed from Latin condominium.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The strategic location of the condominiums […] made them important for the Confederacy's territorial integrity even if they produced little revenue."
— 2013, Clive H. Church, Randolph C. Head, A Concise History of Switzerland, Cambridge, page 76:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Their luxurious ____ includes a shared pool and fitness center downtown.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The tall and sleek ____ building offers incredible views of the blue ocean.