convivere

Convivere is an Italian verb meaning to live together, to cohabit, or to coexist. It derives from Latin con- “together” and vivere “to live.” In contemporary Italian it is used to describe living in the same residence as another person or group, as well as broader forms of social or cultural coexistence. The related noun convivenza denotes cohabitation or peaceful coexistence, including domestic arrangements and long‑term partnerships that may not involve marriage. The verb is intransitive and commonly conjugates as io convivo, tu convivi, lui/lei convive, noi conviviamo, voi convivete, loro convivono.

In Latin, convivere means to live together or share life with others; the related noun convivium originally referred to a gathering or banquet, literally a living‑together feast, and later extended to social meals and shared living contexts.

In modern usage, convivenza appears in discussions of urban life, family law, and intercultural coexistence, emphasizing shared living spaces and mutual tolerance rather than formal marriage. The term is also used in philosophical or sociological writings about how people and communities inhabit common spaces and manage coexistence in plural societies.