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cohousing

cohousing

5.3
Relating to a community where people live in private homes and share common spaces
  • adjective
  • /ˈkoʊˌhaʊzɪŋ/
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  • A cohousing arrangement often includes communal gardens and kitchens.

Examples

  • The new cohousing development encourages residents to participate in community activities.

  • The cohousing model promotes sustainable living by encouraging shared facilities among residents.

  • Many families are attracted to the cohousing lifestyle for its sense of shared responsibility.

  • The cohousing community fosters a strong sense of belonging.

  • Many families prefer cohousing for its shared resources.

  • In a cohousing community, neighbors come together to share resources and support each other.

  • Residents of a cohousing development often collaborate on projects to enhance their shared spaces.

How Communal

collective
47 4.3
cohousing
5.3

Surface Forms

cohousing positive

Morphology

cohousing = housing (transparent) = co + house + ing

The adjective is derived from the noun sense by the same prefixation process ('co-' + 'housing'), so the formation and meaning are clear.

Etymology

Cohousing as an adjective comes from the prefix co- meaning 'together' and housing meaning 'homes', like in cooperate, so something described as cohousing relates to a community where people have private homes but share spaces and responsibilities.