samboer
A samboer is a person who lives together in a long-term, intimate relationship with another person without being married or forming a registered partnership. The term is used primarily in Norway and other Nordic countries to describe non-marital cohabitation.
Etymology: The word is formed from elements meaning “together” and “one who lives,” reflecting the arrangement
Legal and social context: In many jurisdictions, cohabitation carries fewer automatic rights than marriage. Rights such
Relationship to marriage and other forms: A samboer relationship is distinct from being a spouse in a