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[-] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 24 points 1 day ago

Non English native here, is roommate commonly used to refer to flatmates in english? Does "flatmates" even exist?

[-] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 day ago

Flatmates is used in the UK for someone who you share a flat with but have separate rooms, and roommates is used where you share a room, but not a bed, or are not in a romantic relationship with. It's generally for places like student accommodation.

[-] where_am_i@sh.itjust.works 3 points 17 hours ago

Yeah, but is it valid in American English to call someone a roommate even though each of you have a separate room?

[-] HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago

American English yes, British English no.

I'm unsure about other English-speaking countries.

[-] warbond@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

My roommates got me a sweet car bed

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