cohabitation

/kəʊhæbɪˈteɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of living together with someone, especially as a married couple or in a romantic relationship, but not being married.

“The couple decided to start living together in a cohabitation arrangement to test their relationship before getting married.”

2. noun

a state or condition of living together in a shared space, often with a partner or family members.

“The cohabitation of the large family in the small house required some compromises and adjustments.”

Synonyms

  • communal living
  • living together
  • shared living

Antonyms

  • estrangement
  • separation