Housemate

usgb/ˈhaʊsmeɪt/
noun

A person who shares a house or apartment with you.

I live with 3 housemates in a large apartment.
Visual representation of "housemate" - A person who shares a house or apartment with you.

Often appears as...

  • live with housemate
  • find a housemate
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Living Arrangement

Refers to someone you live with but not necessarily share a family or romantic relationship with.

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My housemate and I split the rent and utilities.
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Not Always Friends

Housemates might simply be co-inhabitants with little social interaction outside sharing living spaces.

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Even though we're housemates, we rarely hang out together.
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Shared Responsibilities

Implies that there's an unwritten or formal agreement to share household duties and expenses.

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My housemate is responsible for cleaning the kitchen every week.
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