Pronunciation: [kə͡ʊhˌabɪtˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Cohabitation is spelled with the phonetic transcription /kəʊhæbɪˈteɪʃən/. The IPA symbols for this word reveal that it begins with a "k" sound, followed by the "uh" sound in "cup." The accent for this word is on the "bi" syllable, which has a short "i" sound. The "t" sound is represented by "tay" and the final syllable, "shun," has the "uh" sound followed by the "sh" sound, and ends with the "n" sound.
Cohabitation refers to the act of two or more people living together in a shared space, typically as a domestic couple. It is a term commonly used to describe an unmarried romantic partnership where individuals live together and share a household. Cohabitation is a social arrangement that involves people in an intimate relationship residing together as if they were married or in a civil union.
In a legal context, it is important to note that cohabitation does not carry the same legal obligations and protections as marriage or civil unions. As such, cohabitating partners do not enjoy the same legal rights and benefits that come with formalized relationships. While cohabitation is often a precursor or alternative to marriage, it is distinct in that it does not require a formal legal commitment.
The term cohabitation may also extend beyond romantic partnerships to encompass living arrangements where friends or family members share a household and live together harmoniously. This broader definition of cohabitation acknowledges that the concept of living together is not limited to romantic relationships alone, but can also involve any communal arrangement where individuals share living quarters. Cohabitation can involve sharing financial responsibilities, household chores, and other aspects of daily life as per the agreement and understanding between the cohabitants.
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The word cohabitation originates from Latin. It is a combination of the prefix co- meaning together and the verb habitare meaning to inhabit or to dwell. Thus, cohabitation essentially means to live together or to dwell together.
