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.
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.