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Meaning of roommate
A person with whom one shares a room or apartment
Etymology of roommate
The word "roommate" originated in the mid-19th century, from the words "room" and "mate", with "mate" referring to a person who shares a room or other space with another
Historically, the term was used to describe a person who shared a room in a boarding house or other shared accommodation
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who shares a room or apartment with another person or people
- * A person with whom one shares the rent or expenses of a room or apartment
Usage Examples
- My roommate is very messy and always leaves their dirty dishes in the sink
- * I'm looking for a new roommate to share a two-bedroom apartment with
- * My roommate and I have been friends since college
Antonyms
solo resident
lone occupant
single dweller
individual tenant
separate resident
independent occupant
solitary inhabitant
unaccompanied resident
lone householder
solo lessee
separate boarder
unshared occupant
exclusive resident