condominium
UK: ˌkɒndəˈmɪniəm | US: ˌkɑːndəˈmɪniəm
n. a system of joint ownership, especially of an apartment or building by its residents
n. an apartment or building jointly owned by its residents
n. (legal) a territory under the joint control of multiple sovereign powers
condominium = con<together> + domin<control> + ium<noun suffix>
- con (Latin: "together")
- domin (Latin: "control," from dominus meaning "master" or "lord")
- ium (Latin noun suffix indicating a place or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word condominium originates from Latin con- (together) + dominium (ownership, control). It originally referred to shared sovereignty over a territory (e.g., colonial rule by multiple powers). In the mid-20th century, it evolved to describe privately owned housing units within a shared building—reflecting the idea of "joint control" by residents over common spaces while owning individual units.
They bought a condominium in downtown Miami.
The condominium association voted to renovate the lobby.
The two nations established a condominium over the disputed island.
Living in a condominium offers amenities like a gym and pool.
The condominium fees cover maintenance and security services.