Meaning of the word cohabit in English

What does cohabit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cohabit

US /koʊˈhæb.ɪt/
UK /kəʊˈhæb.ɪt/

Verb

1.

to live together and have a sexual relationship without being married

Example:
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
Many couples choose to cohabit these days.
2.

to exist together in the same place or at the same time

Example:
Different species of animals can cohabit peacefully in this ecosystem.
The old and new traditions cohabit in this unique culture.