coexist

coexist
/koh'ig zist"/, v.i.
1. to exist together or at the same time.
2. to exist separately or independently but peaceably, often while remaining rivals or adversaries: Although their ideologies differ greatly, the two great powers must coexist.
[1670-80; CO- + EXIST]

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