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Meaning of the word roommate in English

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roommate

US /ˈruːm.meɪt/

UK /ˈruːm.meɪt/

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Noun

a person with whom one shares a room, apartment, or house

Example:

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My roommate and I split the rent every month.

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She found a new roommate through an online advertisement.

Synonym:

housemate flatmate lodger

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