Coexist

/ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to exist together or at the same time, especially in a peaceful or harmonious way.

The two communities managed to coexist peacefully despite their differences.

to live or occur in the same place or environment, typically without conflict.

Many species have learned to coexist in the delicate ecosystem of the rainforest.

to exist concurrently or in alignment with something else.

Traditional beliefs can coexist with modern scientific understanding.

From the Latin 'co-' meaning 'together' and 'existere' meaning 'to exist'.

coexist peacefully

To live together without conflict.

coexistence

The state of living or existing together.

coexist in harmony

To exist in a way that is peaceful and beneficial to all parties.

cooperation

The process of working together to the same end.

interdependence

The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.

harmony

The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords.