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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A living arrangement that combines private living quarters with common dining and activity areas in a community whose residents share in tasks such as childcare.

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  • noun Housing in which the residents' private space is supplemented by communal facilities such as a shared kitchen and/or dining room.

Etymologies

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co- +‎ housing

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