consortism noun2 •A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species.Our reply is : — It may possibly be a mere state of consortism — another of the many familiar instances of two diverse organisms being found in company. — 1884 •(India) The relationship between consorts.The consortism of Śiva and Pārvatī is a perfect artistic model of Kāśmīr Śaivism which ultimately leads to the ānanda of aesthetic realisatiton. — 2001