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co-residence

co-residence

4.4
People who live together in the same house or home
  • noun
  • /koʊˈrɛzɪdəns/
translation icon : cohabitación
  • Research shows that co-residence with parents is becoming more common among young adults.

Examples

  • The survey focused on the benefits and challenges of co-residence in multigenerational households.

  • Their co-residence has improved their relationship.

  • The university encourages co-residence among students from different backgrounds to promote cultural exchange.

  • The co-residences in the area are quite affordable.

  • The university encourages co-residence among students from different backgrounds to promote cultural exchange.

  • Research shows that co-residence with parents is becoming more common among young adults.

  • The survey focused on the benefits and challenges of co-residence in multigenerational households.

Synonyms

living arrangement
vsco-residence
5 3.4

How people live together in a home and who shares it

is the simple fact of people being in the same household

How Shared

co-residence
4.4
alone
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

co-residence singular
co-residences plural

Morphology

co-residence = residence (transparent) = co + residence

The meaning is a straightforward prefixation: 'co-' (together) + 'residence' (place of living), so learners who know those parts can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Co-residence comes from the prefix co- meaning 'together' and residence, from the verb 'reside' meaning 'to live' in a place. So, co-residence means people 'live together' in the same home.