Cohabiting

/koʊˈhæbɪtɪŋ/ adjective, verb

Definition

Present participle of cohabit; currently living together as a romantic couple without being married, or describing such a couple.

Etymology

Regular present participle formation of cohabit using -ing. Used both as a verb form and as an adjective modifying nouns.

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The term 'cohabiting couples' has become standard in government statistics and research, showing how language evolves to describe social trends that were once taboo!

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