A person who shares a bunk or sleeping quarters with another person, common in military, camping, or dormitory settings.
Compound of 'bunk' (sleeping platform) and 'mate' (companion), following English patterns like roommate, shipmate, playmate.
Your bunkmate is one of life's random assignments that can dramatically shape your experience—from military to summer camp, bunkmates become unlikely best friends or life lessons.
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