condominium

Meaning 1: Real Estate

A building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses, with shared ownership of common areas.

Examples

• They decided to sell their large house and move into a smaller condominium.
• The condominium fees cover maintenance, security, and amenities.

Meaning 2: Legal

The legal system of property ownership where individuals own their specific unit and share ownership of common areas.

Examples

• The condominium act outlines the rights and responsibilities of owners.
• She consulted a lawyer about the condominium association's bylaws.

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒndəˈmɪniəm/

How to Use condominium

condominium association (collocation)

The governing body of a condominium complex, responsible for its management and maintenance. — "Residents must adhere to the rules set by the condominium association."

condominium fees (collocation)

The regular payments made by owners in a condominium to cover shared expenses. — "The condominium fees include landscaping and snow removal."

Synonyms of condominium

Words with a similar meaning to condominium:

• apartment
• flat
• unit
• townhouse
• co-op

Antonyms of condominium

Words with the opposite meaning to condominium:

• single-family home
• detached house
• rental property