co-ophousing
nounUK /ˌkəʊˈɒphaʊzɪŋ/
US /ˌkoʊˈɑːphaʊzɪŋ/
A way of living where people share a home and help each other.
In co-ophousing, families share a big kitchen and take turns cooking dinner.
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2. A building or group of homes designed for people to live and share things together.
Their co-ophousing has a garden that everyone helps to water.
3. The act of setting up a shared home with other people.
Co-ophousing took months of planning before they moved in.
4. A group of people who live together and make decisions as a team.
The co-ophousing meets every Sunday to talk about chores.