cellmate
ˈsɛlˌmeɪt
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Definition of cellmate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

prisonperson sharing a prison cell
  • He became friends with his cellmate during his time in prison.
  • His cellmate taught him how to play chess.
  • They shared stories to pass the time with their cellmate.
inmate prisoner
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Origin of cellmate

Latin, cella (small room) + mate (companion)

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  1. French:codétenu, ...
  2. German:Zellenkamerad, ...
  3. Italian:compagno di cella, ...
  4. Spanish:compañero de celda, ...
  5. Portuguese:companheiro de cela, ...
  6. Chinese:狱友, ...
  7. Japanese:同房者, ...
  8. Arabic:زَمِيلُ الزَّنْزَانَةِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שׁוּתָף לְתָא, ...
  10. Russian:сокамерник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:співкамерник, ...
  12. Hindi:सह-कैदी, ...
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