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Cellmate - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A cellmate is a person who shares the same prison cell with another inmate. The term is commonly used in discussions about incarceration or life in prison.

cellmate

/ˈsɛlmeɪt/ /ˈsɛlmeɪt/

Definition:

A person with whom one shares a prison cell.

Synonyms:

bunkmate, roommate, fellow inmate

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

guard, warden

Common Collocations:

prison cellmate, trust your cellmate, share with cellmate

Derivatives:

cellmates, cellmating

Usage Tips:

Use "cellmate" to refer to someone sharing a prison cell, not a general roommate.

Common Phrases:

"cellmate bond, " "cellmate rivalry, " "trust your cellmate"

Etymology:

Derived from "cell" (prison room) + "mate" (companion), first recorded in the early 20th century.

Examples:

  • 1. He became friends with his cellmate over time.
  • 2. Her cellmate helped her adjust to prison life.
  • 3. The two inmates argued like typical cellmates.
  • 4. He wrote a letter to his former cellmate.

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