cotenants

noun

variants or co-tenants
plural of cotenant
as in subtenants

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  1. lessees
  2. tenants
Noun
  • More than half the current tenants are original lessees.
    — Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
  • Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez attempted to carve out exemptions for commercial restaurant lessees from the wage ordinance, citing a need to establish a distinction between hotel operators/owners and restaurants.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Definition of lessees
Noun
  • At the time, state housing officials said this number did not offer a complete picture since some of the units included in the count were in the process of getting new tenants.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Centurion Foundation emerged as the buyer last month, after news that several mall tenants were told to pack up and leave the property in 30 days.
    — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of tenants
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“Cotenants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotenants. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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