Coresidence

/ˌkoʊrɛzɪˈdɛns/ noun

Definition

The state of living in the same place together, or a statistical method examining people or things occupying the same space simultaneously.

Etymology

From 'co-' (together) + 'residence' (from Latin 'residere' meaning to settle). Used in both household and biological/geographical contexts.

Kelly Says

In social science research, coresidence data reveals surprising patterns—like how extended families live together differently across cultures, or how certain species must share habitats for ecosystems to function.

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