noun

roommate

flatmate, housemate, roommate

My roommate is from Canada.

My roommate is from Canada.

I am looking for a new roommate.

I am looking for a new roommate.

((sb.'s)) roommate a person who shares a room or flat with another person My roommate is from Canada.

Synonyms: housemate, flatmate (chiefly British)

A compound word from 'room' + 'mate' (companion).

Literally the 'mate' who shares your 'room'. It's a very straightforward word.

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