Cohabit: meaning, definitions and examples

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cohabit

 

[ koสŠหˆhรฆbษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coabitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฅ เคฐเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zusammenleben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tinggal bersama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะฒะผะตัˆะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspรณล‚ลผyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒๆฃฒใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cohabiter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cohabitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท birlikte yaลŸamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๊ฑฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุงูŠุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spolubytรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spolunaลพรญvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๅฑ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sodelovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sameina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ะณะต ั‚าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ birlikdษ™ yaลŸamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.