Coindwelling

/koʊˈɪndwɛlɪŋ/ noun

Definition

the act of living or dwelling in the same place together.

Etymology

From co- (together) + indwelling (dwelling within). Dwell comes from Old English dwellan (to remain or linger). Coindwelling emphasizes shared habitation.

Kelly Says

Before 'roommate' became common, coindwelling described the reality of multiple families or individuals sharing one home—a situation that shaped everything from medieval manor houses to modern apartments.

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