symbiosis
sym·bi·o·sis
noun \ˌsim-bē-ˈō-səs, -ˌbī-\ plural sym·bi·o·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of SYMBIOSIS
1
: the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism); especially : mutualism
2
: a cooperative relationship (as between two persons or groups) <the symbiosis…between the resident population and the immigrants — John Geipel>
— sym·bi·ot·ic \-ˈä-tik\ adjective
— sym·bi·ot·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Examples of SYMBIOSIS
- The bird lives in symbiosis with the hippopotamus.
- Their professional association was one of symbiosis.
Origin of SYMBIOSIS
New Latin, from German Symbiose, from Greek symbiōsis state of living together, from symbioun to live together, from symbios living together, from syn- + bios life — more at quick
First Known Use: 1622
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