condominium

[ kon-duh-min-ee-uhm ]

noun

1. an apartment house, office building, or other multiple-unit complex, the units of which are individually owned, each owner receiving a recordable deed to the individual unit purchased, including the right to sell, mortgage, etc., that unit and sharing in joint ownership of any common grounds, passageways, etc.
2. a unit in such a building.
3. International Law.
   1. joint sovereignty over a territory by several states.
   2. the territory itself.
4. joint or concurrent dominion.

condominium

/ ˌkɒndəˈmɪnɪəm /

noun

1. joint rule or sovereignty
2. a country ruled by two or more foreign powers
3. See cooperative
   Sometimes shortened tocondo Compare cooperative
   1. an apartment building in which each apartment is individually wholly owned and the common areas are jointly owned
   2. the title under which an apartment in such a building is owned

Other Words From

• mini-condo·mini·um noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of condominium¹

1705–15; < New Latin. See con-, dominium

Word History and Origins

Origin of condominium¹

C18: from New Latin, from Latin com- together + dominium ownership; see dominion

Example Sentences

Buying a condominium to downsize into is a popular option as well.

From Washington Blade

More than two weeks ago, a 12-story condominium in Surfside, Florida collapsed in the early hours of June 24.

From Quartz

In the medium term, insurance companies may decide to reprice their policies for oceanside condominiums, raising the cost of living there and likely decreasing their value.

From Time

The street is lined with residential homes, businesses and condominiums that are being built with promises of completion this summer.

From Washington Post

The roof of the building was recently being replaced and other repairs were planned, according to an attorney for the building’s condominium association.

From Washington Post

The most important point at starting was thought to be to get rid of the 'Condominium.'

From Project Gutenberg

I also had the honour of making the acquaintance of the British judge and of most of the Condominium officials.

From Project Gutenberg

Vila is merely the administration centre, and consists of nothing but a few stores and the houses of the Condominium officials.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• apartment
• co-op
• condo
• townhouse