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coexist

 
/ˌkoʊ·ɪgˈzɪst/ v [I]

Definition

to live or exist together, esp. in peace, at the same time or in the same place: The two communities coexist peacefully. coexistence
 
/ˌkoʊ·ɪgˈzɪs·təns/ n [U]
Peaceful coexistence is our only real hope.
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