condominium
Translation
condominium, block of flats
Examples
They bought a condominium downtown.
They bought a flat downtown.
The condominium has a pool and a gym.
The block of flats has a pool and a gym.
Grammar Patterns
a condominium an apartment that is owned. They bought a condominium downtown.
Similar Words
Synonyms: apartment, flat (but specifically one that is owned, not rented).
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'dominium' (ownership, rule). Literally 'joint ownership'.
Memory Tips
Remember the short form 'condo'. Think 'con' (with) + 'dominium' (domain) = sharing a domain with others.