condominium

English

/kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/, /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/

noun
Definitions
  • Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries.
  • A region or territory under such rule.
  • (US) A building in which each unit is owned by an individual but the grounds, structure etc are owned jointly.
  • (US) the system of ownership by which such condominiums operate
  • (US) A unit or apartment in such a complex.
  • The legal tenure involved.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin condominium.

Origin

Latin

condominium

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