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Cohabitant: meaning, definitions and examples

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cohabitant

 

[ kəʊˈhæbɪtənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

living arrangement

A cohabitant is a person who shares a residence with another individual, typically in a romantic relationship without being married. This term is often used in legal contexts to describe those living together as partners in a domestic setting.

Synonyms

companion, partner, roommate, significant other

Examples of usage

  • They are cohabitants in a cozy apartment.
  • The cohabitants decided to move in together after dating for a year.
  • Legal rights for cohabitants can vary by jurisdiction.

Translations

Translations of the word "cohabitant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coabitante

🇮🇳 साथी

🇩🇪 Mitbewohner

🇮🇩 rekan tinggal

🇺🇦 співмешканець

🇵🇱 współlokator

🇯🇵 同居人

🇫🇷 cohabitant(e)

🇪🇸 cohabitant(e)

🇹🇷 birlikte yaşayan

🇰🇷 동거인

🇸🇦 شريك السكن

🇨🇿 spolubydlící

🇸🇰 spolubývajúci

🇨🇳 同居人

🇸🇮 sodelavec

🇮🇸 sambýlingur

🇰🇿 бірге тұратын

🇬🇪 თანამყოფი

🇦🇿 birgə yaşayan

🇲🇽 cohabitant(e)

Etymology

The term 'cohabitant' originates from the Latin word 'cohabitare', which means 'to dwell together'. 'Co-' is a prefix meaning together, and 'habitare' comes from 'habitare', meaning to dwell or to live. This term began to appear in English around the 14th century, primarily in legal and formal contexts to describe those living together without the formality of marriage. It reflects changes in social norms regarding relationships and living arrangements, especially in modern times as more people choose to live together in committed partnerships without marrying. The evolution of the word signifies a broader acceptance of diverse living arrangements in contemporary society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,179, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.