1. combined with; used to indicate that something has two roles or qualities at once
Usage: often hyphenated when used as a modifier before a noun

Examples

• The new student center is a library-cum-café.
• She works as a teacher-cum-administrator at the school.
• The event served as a fundraiser-cum-social gathering.
• His role is part manager, part trainer—a coach-cum-mentor position.
• The building functions as a museum-cum-research facility.