Conviciate

/kənˈvɪʃieɪt/ verb

Definition

To live together with neighbors or in a community; to have neighboring relationships (archaic or rare usage).

Etymology

From Latin 'convicium' (living together) and 'convictus' (lived together), derived from 'con-' (together) and 'victus' (living). This is a very rare word that likely saw use in medieval legal or religious contexts.

Kelly Says

This word is so obscure that it's practically extinct—but it shows how Latin had separate words for different kinds of living together, whereas English just says 'live together' for everything!

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