A significant other who is a live in partner. A domestic partner. A name you give someone who is more than just your boyfriend or girlfriend and not quite your spouse. Con~ latin for with; vivir~ latin for live.
My convivant and I share a home with our two cats and a roomate.
by Patricia jadeekat February 5, 2006
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She had been his convivant for the last four years, almost making them common law married.
by Lloyd October 7, 2003
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Source: This word was introduced by Simon Winchester on NPR. (Maybe on Oct-14-2002, Talk of the Nation )
His convivant dumped him when she saw him messing around.
by Kim Dammers April 6, 2008
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Originating from the Spanish word "Convivir", it means to live together. There is no direct translation, therefore "Convivation" is the Spanglish alternative that results in a word that all can use.
The holiday season is a time for convivation.
Thanksgiving is best when family and friends gather to convivate.
by Otrebla December 17, 2021
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