Definition

A type of building where individual units, like apartments, are owned by different people, while shared areas, such as the grounds and structure, are owned together by all the owners.

Example

She bought a beautiful condominium near the beach.

Conversation

Have you seen that new condominium they built downtown?

Yeah, I saw it last week! It looks amazing.

I heard the views from the top floors are incredible.

Definitely! I would love to live in a condominium like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Condominium → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "dominium" (from Latin, meaning ownership or property). The word "condominium" refers to a form of ownership where multiple individuals share ownership of a property together.

Memory Tip

Think of people owning property 'together' ('con-') — that's why condominium means shared ownership of a property.

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