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Cohabited: meaning, definitions and examples

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cohabited

 

[ koʊˈhæbɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

living together

Cohabited means to live together and share a domestic life. This term often refers to couples who live together in a romantic relationship without being legally married. It emphasizes the aspect of sharing a household and responsibilities. Cohabitation can involve various arrangements and may include legal or financial commitments.

Synonyms

cohabit, domestic partnership, live together, share a home

Examples of usage

  • They have cohabited for over five years.
  • Many young couples choose to cohabitate before marriage.
  • Cohabiting can influence relationship dynamics.
  • Legal issues can arise from cohabiting.
  • Cohabited couples might share expenses.

Translations

Translations of the word "cohabited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coabitado

🇮🇳 साथ रहना

🇩🇪 zusammenleben

🇮🇩 tinggal bersama

🇺🇦 співмешканець

🇵🇱 współzamieszkiwać

🇯🇵 同居する

🇫🇷 cohabiter

🇪🇸 cohabitar

🇹🇷 birlikte yaşamak

🇰🇷 동거하다

🇸🇦 تعايش

🇨🇿 spolužívat

🇸🇰 spolužiť

🇨🇳 同居

🇸🇮 sožitje

🇮🇸 samtaka

🇰🇿 бірге тұру

🇬🇪 ერთად ცხოვრება

🇦🇿 birgə yaşamaq

🇲🇽 cohabitar

Word origin

The term 'cohabited' comes from the Latin word 'cohabitare', which means 'to dwell together'. It is formed by the prefix 'co-' meaning 'together', and 'habitare', a verb that translates as 'to live or dwell'. The word made its way into Middle English and has been used to specifically describe individuals sharing a living space, particularly in a romantic context. Historically, cohabitation was often frowned upon in many cultures, considered socially unacceptable before marriage. However, over time, societal views have shifted, and cohabitation has become increasingly common and accepted in many parts of the world. Today, the term is frequently used in discussions of family, relationships, and social norms, reflecting changing attitudes towards partnership and commitment.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,148 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.