roommate
The origin and history of roommate.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of room and mate, first used for people who shared living quarters, such as students or soldiers.
The origin and history of roommate.
A straightforward compound of room and mate, first used for people who shared living quarters, such as students or soldiers.
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