huonetoveri

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • roommate someone with whom one shares a room, as in a dorm

Etymology

Affix from Finnish huone (room, huone, of room, historically also house) + Finnish toveri (comrade, mate, buddy, companion).

Origin

Finnish

toveri

Gloss

comrade, mate, buddy, companion

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