Condominiums: meaning, definitions and examples

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condominiums

 

[ ˌkɒndəˈmɪniəm ]

Context #1

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

apartment, condo, flat

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.