coexistence

[koh-ig-zis-tuhns] / ˌkoʊ ɪgˈzɪs təns /

NOUN

happening or being at same time, place

Synonyms

STRONGEST

harmony peace

STRONG

accord coincidence concurrence conformity conjunction contemporaneousness order simultaneousness synchronicity

WEAK

coetaneousness coevality

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement fighting

STRONG

difference refusal

Example Sentences

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Throughout his career, he was a fierce, joyful advocate for interfaith coexistence.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Moscatelli uses government funding for public education programs, fencing, and signs encouraging human-capybara coexistence.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

How much coexistence is possible, or desirable, isn’t always clear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"Violence is never the answer. Humanity will only move forward through democracy, coexistence, and peace," Sanchez wrote on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

His ambition was to protect the South American Indians and preserve their culture, striving for a peaceful coexistence.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple