contubernal

Meaning

1. (not-comparable, rare) Living in close proximity (as though sharing a tent); intimate, familiar.
2. (historical, not-comparable) Of a relationship between a male and female slave: sexual in nature and somewhat similar to marriage, but not formalized due to the parties being legally unable to marry.

Synonyms

chummy

homely

in one’s element

Translations

γνώριμος

οικείος

familial

👪

familiare

👪

aşna

nas

nêz

nêzîk

niyas

pispor

şareza

zana

شارهزا

aşina

Etymology

From Latin contubernālis, from contubernium (“companionship in a tent”), from con- + taberna (“a hut, shed, tent”). More at tavern.