🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Coexistence

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔɛksistɑ̃s

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kyōsei/kjoʊˈseɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La forêt est un exemple parfait de coexistence."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A concept referring to the mutual coexistence of different species or entities, often in an ecological or social context.

    "The forest is a perfect example of kyōsei, where various species thrive together."
  2. 2

    In a broader sense, it can refer to harmonious living among diverse cultures or communities.

    "The festival celebrated kyōsei among the different cultural groups in the city."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Kyōsei' (共生) originates from Japanese, where '共' means 'together' and '生' means 'life'. It reflects a concept of mutual coexistence that has evolved in various contexts, particularly in ecology and social sciences, since the early 20th century.

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