A roommate is a person who shares a living facility, called a sharehome, such as an apartment or dormitory. Synonyms include sharemate, suitemate, housemate, or flatmate . In the UK, the term "roommate" means a person sharing the same bedroom, whereas in the United States, "roommate" and "housemate" are used interchangeably regardless whether a bedroom is shared.
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roommate A person who shares a room with someone else.
