condominium — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries.

   Examples

   The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was a condominium ruled jointly by Egypt and the United Kingdom.

   The strategic location of the condominiums […] made them important for the Confederacy's territorial integrity even if they produced little revenue.

2. Joint sovereignty over a territory by two or more countries. A region or territory under such rule.

3. A building or complex of buildings that provides multiple residential units each of which is owned separately but whose grounds, structure, etc. (if any) are owned jointly. The system of ownership by which such condominiums operate.

   Usage

   • Canada
   • Philippines
   • US usage

   Synonyms

   condo building

4. A building or complex of buildings that provides multiple residential units each of which is owned separately but whose grounds, structure, etc. (if any) are owned jointly. An individual unit (such as an apartment) in such a complex.

   Usage

   • Canada
   • Philippines
   • US usage

   Synonyms

   condo buildingcondo

5. A building or complex of buildings that provides multiple residential units each of which is owned separately but whose grounds, structure, etc. (if any) are owned jointly. The legal tenure involved.

   Usage

   • Canada
   • Philippines
   • US usage

   Synonyms

   condo building

Noun

1. one of the dwelling units in a condominium

   Synonyms

   condo

   Broader terms

   dwellinghomedomicileabodehabitationdwelling house

2. housing consisting of a complex of dwelling units (as an apartment house) in which each unit is individually owned

   Broader terms

   housinglodgingliving accommodations