co-existence
Sharing space peacefully
Co-existence describes the state of two or more things existing together, particularly when they might otherwise be in conflict or competition.
The term gained prominence during the Cold War as peaceful co-existence, referring to the idea that capitalist and communist nations could share the world without warfare.
In ecology, species achieve co-existence when they occupy the same habitat without one driving out the other.
The hyphenated spelling is common in British English; American English tends toward coexistence.
Agreed halt to hostilities
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- detenteRelaxation of strained relations
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
diplomacy · peacekeeping · nonviolence · pacifism · neutrality · conciliation · settlement · compromise
Harmony between parties
- concordMutual agreement, peaceful relations
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- unityWholeness through cohesion
- amityPeaceful mutual regard
compatibility · consonance · balance · equilibrium · consensus · cooperation · collaboration · mutuality
Two-way biological benefit
- commensalismNeutral host, benefiting guest
- interspeciesBetween different species
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- pollinationFlower reproductive transfer
lichen · biofilm · interdependence · coevolution · microbiome
Coexistence of diverse traditions
- pluralismCoexistence of differing views
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- heterogeneityState of being dissimilar
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
melting-pot · cross-cultural · intercultural · cosmopolitan · polyglot · multiethnic · integration · assimilation
truce
Agreed halt to hostilities
- armisticeAgreement to cease hostilities
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- detenteRelaxation of strained relations
reconciliation · diplomacy · peacekeeping · nonviolence · pacifism · neutrality · conciliation · settlement · compromise · disarmament
accord
Harmony between parties
- concordMutual agreement, peaceful relations
- rapportHarmonious mutual connection
- unityWholeness through cohesion
amity · compatibility · consonance · balance · equilibrium · consensus · cooperation · collaboration · mutuality · solidarity
mutualism
Two-way biological benefit
- commensalismNeutral host, benefiting guest
- interspeciesBetween different species
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
pollination · lichen · biofilm · interdependence · coevolution · microbiome
multiculturalism
Coexistence of diverse traditions
- pluralismCoexistence of differing views
- inclusivityPractice of welcoming all
- heterogeneityState of being dissimilar
mosaic · melting-pot · cross-cultural · intercultural · cosmopolitan · polyglot · multiethnic · integration · assimilation · tapestry
co-existenceannihilation
Utter, complete destruction
elimination · extermination · eradication · genocide · destruction
co-existencewar
Armed struggle between groups
warfare · conflict · hostility · enmity · antagonism
co-existencedomination
Supreme authority held
subjugation · conquest · oppression · imperialism · hegemony