coexistence
coexistence — noun
1. a situation where two or more groups, living things, or systems exist alongside
a situation where two or more groups, living things, or systems exist alongside one another, sharing a location or period, especially without conflict
The park is known for the peaceful coexistence of wild deer and local walkers.
coexistence of [species] and [people]
Religious coexistence in the old city has been carefully maintained for centuries.
adjective + coexistence of [groups]
The two software systems achieved a stable coexistence after the update.
Hassan's research focuses on the coexistence of different bird species in urban areas.
- cohabitation
more formal; often used for species sharing a habitat, or people sharing a living space
- togetherness
more emotional and positive; less common in formal or scientific contexts
- simultaneity
focuses only on time, not on place or peaceful relations
- conflict
the opposite of peaceful coexistence
- separation
the opposite of existing in the same place
文法句型
coexistence of [plural noun] and [plural noun]
peaceful coexistence between [noun] and [noun]
用法筆記
Frequently used with an adjective (peaceful, stable, harmonious) before 'coexistence' to describe the quality of the relationship.
常見錯誤
coexistence — verb
- coexistencepresent simple I / you / we / they
- coexistences3rd person singular
- coexistencing-ing form
- coexistencedpast simple
1. to happen or be present alongside something else, occupying a shared time-frame
to happen or be present alongside something else, occupying a shared time-frame or location, typically without direct interaction
In many modern cities, traditional markets coexist with large supermarkets.
coexist with [noun]: two contrasting entities in the same place
The old and new buildings coexist surprisingly well in the historic district.
Two different versions of the story coexist in the village's oral tradition.
Anxiety and excitement often coexist in the days before a big performance.
- occur together
more neutral; less emphasis on duration or location
- co-occur
more technical; used in statistics, linguistics, and medicine
- overlap
suggests partial rather than complete sharing of time or space
- conflict
things that conflict cannot coexist peacefully
文法句型
coexist with [noun]
[plural noun] coexist
用法筆記
Often describes things that are unexpectedly or interestingly found together. Subject is typically a plural noun or two nouns joined by 'and'.
常見錯誤
2. to live alongside other people or groups in a peaceful and cooperative way, espe
to live alongside other people or groups in a peaceful and cooperative way, especially as a deliberate policy or choice
The two neighbouring countries agreed to coexist peacefully despite their past conflicts.
coexist peacefully: deliberate choice after conflict
After years of tension, the ethnic groups learned to coexist by sharing local schools and markets.
The school curriculum teaches children from different backgrounds how to coexist with mutual respect.
Our community project aims to help refugees and local residents coexist through shared cultural events.
- live together
more everyday language; less formal than 'coexist'
- get along
informal; focuses on personal relationships rather than group policy
- live side by side
evokes a visual image of close proximity; neutral register
文法句型
coexist with [noun]
learn to coexist
用法筆記
This sense is specific to human groups, communities, or nations. It implies an active effort or political decision, not just the accidental fact of being in the same place (sense 1). Common in political science, international relations, and peace studies.