Cohabit: meaning, definitions and examples
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cohabit
[ koสหhรฆbษชt ]
relationship context
To cohabit means to live together and share a space, particularly in a romantic or intimate relationship without being legally married. This term is often used in the context of couples who choose to live together for emotional and financial reasons, often as a step before marriage or as an alternative to it. Cohabitation can involve sharing responsibilities such as household chores, finances, and decision-making. This arrangement can lead to a deeper understanding of compatibility between partners.
Synonyms
co-reside, live together, share a home.
Examples of usage
- Many couples choose to cohabit before marriage.
- They decided to cohabit to save on living expenses.
- Cohabiting can affect the dynamics of a relationship.
- There are legal implications when couples cohabit.
Translations
Translations of the word "cohabit" in other languages:
๐ต๐น coabitar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคฅ เคฐเคนเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zusammenleben
๐ฎ๐ฉ tinggal bersama
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะฒะผะตัะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wspรณลลผyฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆฃฒใใ
๐ซ๐ท cohabiter
๐ช๐ธ cohabitar
๐น๐ท birlikte yaลamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๊ฑฐํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุนุงูุด
๐จ๐ฟ spolubytรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ spolunaลพรญvaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฑ
๐ธ๐ฎ sodelovati
๐ฎ๐ธ sameina
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑััะณะต ัาฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ birlikdษ yaลamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ cohabitar
Etymology
The term 'cohabit' comes from the Latin word 'cohabitare', which is a compound of 'co-' meaning together and 'habitare' which means to dwell. The use of 'cohabitation' as a term in English can be traced back to the late 19th century, gaining prominence in discussions about domestic partnerships and arrangements outside of marriage. Over the decades, the concept of cohabitation has evolved, particularly as societal attitudes towards marriage and partnerships have shifted. The term has broadened in modern contexts to encompass a wide range of living arrangements among couples, reflecting changing norms about relationships and living together in contemporary society.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,031 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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