verb
- to live together as partners without being married
- to exist together in the same place or environment
Usage: formal
Examples
- The couple cohabits in a downtown apartment.
- She cohabits with her partner of three years.
- Many young adults choose to cohabit before marriage.
- The law recognizes certain rights for couples who cohabit.
- Different species cohabit peacefully in this ecosystem.
- Traditional and modern architecture cohabits throughout the city.