Cohabit vs. cohabitate

What does cohabit mean?

Cohabit is a verb meaning to live with someone who they have a sexual relationship without being married.

For example:

·      She is cohabiting with her partner.

What does cohabitate mean?

Cohabitate also means to live with someone who they have a sexual relationship without being married. It is considered a later formation of cohabit and is used less frequently than cohabit.

 For example:

·      She is cohabitating with her partner.

What’s the difference between cohabit and cohabitate?

While cohabit and cohabitate have the same meaning, cohabitate is considered a newer word and is less widely accepted in the English language. If you’re not sure which one to use, stick with cohabit.