roommate

Meanings

• noun

  A person who shares living expenses and living quarters with another person or persons.

  - "My roommate pays the electricity bill."
  - "We found a great roommate to help us split the rent."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

flatmate , housemate , roomie

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with roommate
flatmate , mate , waitrate , greatmate

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Variants

List of all variants of roommate that leads to same result
roomie , roommate , roommates

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'compagnon', meaning 'companion' or 'accompanier'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in ancient Rome, wealthy families would hire slaves to live with their unmarried children as roommates?

2. In some parts of Europe, it's common for students to live with their professors as roommates.

3. Roommates can also be found in the animal kingdom, such as in the case of social insects like bees and ants.

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Related Concepts

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1. housemate: A roommate who shares living quarters but not financial responsibilities.

2. flatmate: A British term for a roommate or housemate.

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Culture

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In Western culture, roommates are often college students or young adults who live together to save money. Roommates can also be found in shared housing arrangements for seniors or people with disabilities. In literature and film, roommates have been portrayed as friends, romantic partners, or even enemies.

How to Memorize "roommate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sharing an apartment with you and contributing to the household expenses.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'roommate' with the concept of sharing living expenses and living quarters with another person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'roommate' as 'Room Mate' to help remember the meaning.

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