cohabitant
- noun
- /koʊˈhæbɪtənt/
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- She and her cohabitant share all household expenses equally.
Examples
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She is my cohabitant.
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The law now recognizes the rights of a cohabitant in property disputes.
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After five years as a cohabitant, he felt ready to discuss marriage with his partner.
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Don't forget to include your cohabitant's name on the lease!
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Tom and Lisa are cohabitants who decided to share an apartment while maintaining their independence.
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After several years together, they became cohabitants and started planning their future.
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As cohabitants, they handle all household responsibilities together and support each other.
Synonyms
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1.1
A husband, wife, or long-term companion in a romantic relationship
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3.3
A person you have a long romantic relationship with and often live with
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3.9
A person you live with in a long-term romantic relationship but are not married to
A person who lives with someone as a couple without being married
A person you live with and have a long committed relationship like a husband or wife
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Etymology
Cohabitant comes from co- meaning 'together' and the same root as inhabit, which means 'to live', so a cohabitant usually means someone who lives with a romantic partner without being married.