noun
- a person who lives together with another person, typically in a romantic or domestic relationship without being married
Usage: often used in legal or social contexts
Examples
- The couple lived as cohabiters for five years before deciding to marry.
- Many cohabiters choose not to formalize their relationship through marriage.
- The law recognizes certain rights for cohabiters in long-term relationships.
- She and her cohabiter share household expenses equally.
- Cohabiters may have different legal protections depending on their state of residence.