condominium

noun

con·​do·​min·​i·​um ˌkän-də-ˈmi-nē-əm How to pronounce condominium (audio)
plural condominiums also condominia ˌkän-də-ˈmi-nē-ə How to pronounce condominium (audio)
1
a
: joint dominion
especially : joint sovereignty by two or more nations
b
: a government operating under joint rule
2
: a politically dependent territory under condominium
3
a
: individual ownership of a unit in a multiunit structure (such as an apartment building) or on land owned in common (such as a town house complex)
also : a unit so owned
b
: a building containing condominiums

Examples of condominium in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The judge didn't make a decision yet on whether Giuliani will be allowed to keep a Palm Beach, Florida, condominium and World Series rings that his son claims his father gave him. Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 First, the CC&Rs should state on the first page whether the HOA is condominium or planned development. Kelly G. Richardson, Orange County Register, 13 Sep. 2024 Types of Penthouses Just like any other apartments or condominiums, penthouses come in all shapes and sizes—arguably more, thanks to their top-floor location and owners’ typically deep pockets. Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2024 Soon to follow are The August condominium residences and Somersisle Terrace rowhouses, which will be adjacent to the Beach Club and Beach Plaza. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for condominium 

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin com- + dominium domain

First Known Use

circa 1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of condominium was circa 1714

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Cite this Entry

“Condominium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condominium. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

condominium

noun
con·​do·​min·​i·​um ˌkän-də-ˈmin-ē-əm How to pronounce condominium (audio)
: an individually owned unit in a structure (as an apartment building) with many units
Etymology

derived from Latin condominium "joint rule or ownership," from earlier con-, com- "together" and dominium "ownership, rule," from dominus "master, owner" — related to domain, dominate

Legal Definition

condominium

noun
con·​do·​min·​i·​um ˌkän-də-ˈmi-nē-əm How to pronounce condominium (audio)
plural condominiums
1
: ownership of real property that is characterized by separate ownership of portions of the property (as units in an apartment building) and undivided or joint ownership of the remainder (as the common areas of an apartment building)
the conversion of real property to the condominium form of ownershipTroy Ltd. v. Renna, 727 F.2d 287 (1984)
compare cooperative
2
: real property (as an apartment or building) having condominium ownership
a two-bedroom condominium
Etymology

New Latin, joint dominion, from Latin com- with, together + dominium rule, ownership

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