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Meaning of "cohabitation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COHABITATION

cohabitation  [kəʊˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COHABITATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cohabitation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COHABITATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cohabitation

Cohabitation is an arrangement where two people who are not married live together in an emotionally and/or sexually intimate relationship on a long-term or permanent basis. More broadly, the term cohabitation can mean any number of people living together.

Definition of cohabitation in the English dictionary

The definition of cohabitation in the dictionary is the state or condition of living together as husband and wife without being married. Other definition of cohabitation is the state or condition of cooperating for specific purposes without forming a coalition.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COHABITATION


accreditation
əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən
adaptation
ˌædəpˈteɪʃən
alimentation
ˌælɪmɛnˈteɪʃən
citation
saɪˈteɪʃən
consultation
ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən
documentation
ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən
excitation
ˌɛksɪˈteɪʃən
hesitation
ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən
implementation
ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən
interpretation
ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən
invitation
ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən
limitation
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən
meditation
ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən
orientation
ˌɔːrɪɛnˈteɪʃən
presentation
ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən
rehabilitation
ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən
representation
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən
reputation
ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən
rotation
rəʊˈteɪʃən
transportation
ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COHABITATION

cohab
cohabit
cohabitant
cohabitee
cohabiter
cohabitor
cohead
coheir
coheiress
Cohen
cohere
coherence
coherency
coherent
coherently
coherer
coheritor
cohesibility
cohesible
cohesion

WORDS THAT END LIKE COHABITATION

action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
duration
education
evaluation
federation
formation
foundation
generation

Synonyms and antonyms of cohabitation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cohabitation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COHABITATION

Find out the translation of cohabitation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cohabitation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cohabitation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

同居
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

convivencia
570 millions of speakers

English

cohabitation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सहवास
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التعايش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сожительство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coabitação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সহবাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cohabitation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bersekedudukan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zusammenwohnen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

同棲
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

동거
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cohabitation
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sống chung nhau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கூட்டுழைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोहॅबिटेशन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

birlikte yaşama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

convivenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kohabitacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

співжиття
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

coabitare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συγκατοίκηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kohabitasie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

samlevnad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

samboerskap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cohabitation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COHABITATION»

The term «cohabitation» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.927 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COHABITATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cohabitation» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cohabitation» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cohabitation

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COHABITATION»

Discover the use of cohabitation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cohabitation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Marriage and Cohabitation
This book lends new insight into young adult relationship patterns and will be of interest to sociologists, historians, and demographers alike.
Arland Thornton, William G. Axinn, Yu Xie, 2008
2
Cohabitation: an alternative form of family living
In the concluding chapter, the book consideres also the legal and public policy implications of this deep demographic shift.
Zheng Wu, 2000
3
Cohabitation: Law, Practice and Precedents
In this book, practitioners will find authoritative analysis of the applicable UK law and expert guidance on procedural issues, whether preparing a cohabitation contract or ante-nuptial agreement, drafting wills for cohabiting couples, ...
Helen Wood, Denzil Lush, David Bishop, 2011
4
Not Just Roommates: Cohabitation After the Sexual Revolution
In Not Just Roommates, Elizabeth H. Pleck explores the rise of cohabitation, and the changing social norms that have allowed cohabitation to become the chosen lifestyle of more than fifteen million Americans.
Elizabeth H. Pleck, 2012
5
Cohabitation: The Financial Consequences of Relationship ...
Responses to the proposals should be received by 30th September 2006 and a final report is due to be published by August 2007. An overview document summarising the key issues considered is available separately (ISBN 011730266X).
‎2006
6
The Ring Makes All the Difference: The Hidden Consequences ...
Science, reason, and history are also on our side. In this excellent book, my friend Glenn Stanton explains how all of these roads point to the importance of marriage." ~ Jim Daly, president - Focus on the Family "LOVED this book!
Glenn T. Stanton, 2011
7
Cohabitation, Marriage and the Law: Social Change and Legal ...
They then explore why people cohabit rather than marry, what the nature of their commitment is to one another and chart public attitudes to legal change..."--Book jacket.
Anne Barlow, 2005
8
Common Law Marriage : A Legal Institution for Cohabitation: ...
This timely book is an excellent resource for scholars, legislators, and policymakers who are interested in the complex legalities of common law marriage.
Goran Lind, 2008
9
Do We Need a Cohabitation Agreement: Understanding How a ...
Their shared home? What happens if there is no will? And what about the kids? These are some of the many serious questions that couples need to consider before sharing their lives, all of which can be addressed in a cohabitation agreement.
Michael G. Cochrane, 2010
10
The Ties That Bind: Perspectives on Marriage and Cohabitation
What factors explain the dramatic changes in union formation we have observed over recent decades?Edited by Linda J. Waite. Co-edited by Christine Bachrach, Michelle Hindin, Elizabeth Thomson, and Arland Thornton.
Linda J. Waite, Christine Bachrach, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COHABITATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cohabitation is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Cohousing becomes a neighborly thing to do
Sometimes total strangers ended up becoming great friends, despite the challenges of cohabitation. So by the time she stumbled onto the idea ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
2
Melanie Frei: Our judiciary is out of control
With widespread acceptance of no-fault divorce, cohabitation, hooking-up, reliance on contraceptives, sterilization and abortion to facilitate the ... «La Crosse Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Fox News Doesn't Understand Religious Freedom
... News says that "gay activists are likely to go after the tax-exempt status of Christian colleges that prohibit cohabitation of unmarried students, ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Accused Winnipeg bomber entangled in divorce that includes …
"It is my belief at the present time that during our cohabitation, the respondent secreted money to these accounts," reads an affidavit from Guido ... «Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Jul 15»
5
The Changing Faces of Family Travel
Divorce rates are high while, at the same time, new forms of cohabitation, rare back in 1970, are on the rise. These family 'units' include ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
6
Dream come true for artistic 'trailblazer'
... McLachlan chose to include wildlife on her map in an effort to “stimulate an interest and appreciation of the cohabitation of wildlife and man,” ... «Peace Arch News, Jul 15»
7
Whether And How To Adjust Income Trends For Declining …
Marriage declined, but cohabitation appears to have increased. The conclusion is that from 1970 to 1990, household size shrank considerably, ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
8
Society still has much work to do | Letter
Cohabitation without marriage and children of single mothers and no fathers are the key symptoms of the breakdown in the social fabric of our ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
9
Nexvet and Zenoaq Enter Research and Development Collaboration
Cohabitation can be a contributing factor to some chronic allergic diseases and inflammatory conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease ... «PharmiWeb.com, Jul 15»
10
Law firm names new managing attorney
For over 15 years, Salerno has been assisting clients with family law matters including drafting cohabitation and prenuptial agreements, as well ... «Grand Rapids Business Journal, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Cohabitation [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cohabitation>. Apr 2024 ».
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