coexist

/'kouig'zist/

Thân thiện

Two children from different backgrounds coexist peacefully in the same classroom.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To exist together or at the same time: To be present simultaneously in the same place or period.
   • To live or exist in mutual tolerance or peace: To live together, especially of different groups, without major conflict, despite differences.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • Different species of animals must learn to coexist in the forest.
  • The two religions have coexisted in the region for centuries.
  • Modern technology and traditional crafts can coexist in the same community.

Advanced Usage

• "coexist with": To exist together with something else, often implying a relationship.
  • The new policy must coexist with the existing regulations.
• "peacefully coexist": To live together without hostility or conflict.
  • The treaty ensured that the neighboring countries could peacefully coexist.

Variants and Related Words

• Coexistence (n): The state or condition of existing together.
  • The goal is to achieve peaceful coexistence between the rival groups.
• Coexistent (adj): Existing together at the same time or place.
  • The study examined coexistent cultural influences.

Synonyms

• Co-occur: To occur together or simultaneously.
• Cohabit: To live together, often used for people or animals sharing a space.

Related Phrases

• "coexist side by side": To exist in close proximity, often while maintaining distinct identities.
  • The old and new buildings coexist side by side in the city center.

Học thuật

Verb

1. exist together
2. coexist peacefully, as of nations