cohabitant

/kəʊˈhæb.ɪtənt/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who lives with another person, especially in a marriage or a romantic relationship, but is not married to them

“After the breakup, Sarah remained the cohabitant of their shared apartment.”

2. noun

a person who shares a living space with others, often in a communal or group setting

“The cohabitant of the commune helped with the daily chores.”

Synonyms

  • housemate
  • partner
  • roommate
  • significant other

Antonyms

  • estranged partner
  • ex