Commorant

/ˈkɒmərənt/ adjective, noun

Definition

Dwelling together with others; a person who resides or dwells in a place, especially in a shared residence or community.

Etymology

From Latin commorari ('to dwell together'), from 'com-' (together) + morari (to dwell). The -ant suffix marks it as an adjective or agent noun describing the person doing the dwelling.

Kelly Says

A 'commorant' is essentially anyone living in shared space—which used to mean almost everyone, in villages and extended families. The rise of privacy and single-person households is historically bizarre and might be temporary.

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