Cohabitation (Noun)
Meaning
The act of living together and having a sexual relationship (especially without being married).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The couple's cohabitation was a topic of discussion among their conservative families.
- Many young adults view cohabitation as a natural step before or instead of marriage.
- The survey found that cohabitation is becoming increasingly common among couples in their 20s and 30s.
- After a few years of dating, they decided to take the next step and move in together in a state of cohabitation.
- Some people believe that cohabitation is a way to test a relationship before making a long-term commitment.