Cohousing
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Housing in which the residents' private space is supplemented by communal facilities such as a shared kitchen and/or dining room. uncountable
"There are close to 200 of these cohousing communities across the country – according to The Cohousing Association – designed to facilitate community through shared resources and common spaces. Members admit there are many tradeoffs to living in such close proximity to their neighbors including navigating a shared chore list and mutual financial arrangement. But many also say that they've found a way to conquer the loneliness and isolation that plagues so many Americans — especially today's parents."
Example
More examples"The cohousing arrangement resembled that of a commune in some respects."
Etymology
From co- + housing.
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