Condominiums: meaning, definitions and examples
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condominiums
[ ˌkɒndəˈmɪniəm ]
residential buildings
A condominium is a type of living space similar to an apartment but independently sellable and regarded as real property. Condominiums are typically part of a larger building or community where residents share common areas such as hallways, parking lots, and amenities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many young professionals prefer living in condominiums due to the convenience and shared facilities.
- The condominiums in this area offer a range of amenities such as a pool and fitness center.
Translations
Translations of the word "condominiums" in other languages:
🇵🇹 condomínios
🇮🇳 कॉनडोमिनियम
🇩🇪 Eigentumswohnungen
🇮🇩 kondominium
🇺🇦 кондомініуми
🇵🇱 condominia
🇯🇵 コンドミニアム
🇫🇷 condominiums
🇪🇸 condominios
🇹🇷 site
🇰🇷 콘도미니엄
🇸🇦 شقق سكنية
🇨🇿 bytové komplexy
🇸🇰 kondomínium
🇨🇳 公寓
🇸🇮 stanovanjski kompleksi
🇮🇸 sameign
🇰🇿 кондоминиумдар
🇬🇪 კონდომინიუმები
🇦🇿 kondominiumlar
🇲🇽 condominios
Word origin
The term 'condominium' originates from Latin, where 'con-' means together and 'dominium' means ownership. The concept of condominiums as separate living units within a larger building or community gained popularity in the 1960s as a way to provide homeownership opportunities with shared amenities.