flatmate

Meanings

• noun

  A person who shares living expenses and living quarters with another person or persons in a private residence, especially in a city.

  - "My flatmate pays the electricity bill on the first of every month."
  - "I'm looking for a new flatmate as the current one is moving out."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈflætmeɪt/
   
   
   
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Variants

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flatmate , flatmates

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Etymology

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The term 'flatmate' is derived from the words 'flat' (referring to an apartment or a single room in a house) and 'mate' (a friend or a companion).

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the term 'flatmate' was in a 1954 Australian newspaper?

2. In some countries, the term 'housemate' is more commonly used instead of 'flatmate'.

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Related Concepts

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1. housemate: A synonym for 'flatmate' that refers to someone who shares living expenses and living quarters in a house, rather than an apartment.

2. tenant: A person who rents a property from a landlord, which can include a flatmate who shares the living space with other tenants.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the flatmate relationship is often depicted as a source of both comedic and dramatic situations. Flatmates can be portrayed as best friends, roommates with conflicting personalities, or even romantic partners. In literature, the novel 'Flatshare' by Beth O'Leary explores the complexities of sharing a flat with a stranger.

How to Memorize "flatmate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person moving boxes into a shared living space and signing a lease agreement.
   - Visualize the person's belongings being placed in a shared common area, such as a kitchen or living room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'flatmate' with the idea of sharing living expenses and living quarters with someone.
   - Remember that a flatmate is a roommate or companion who lives with you in a flat or apartment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Friends Living And Taking Equal Responsibilities Together' to remember the meaning of 'flatmate'.

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