sambúðarfólk
Sambúðarfólk is a term used for people who live together in a sambúð, or cohabitation, without necessarily being married. The word combines sambúð (cohabitation) with fólk (people), and it covers romantic partners who share a residence as well as other adults who form a household for practical or relational reasons.
Cohabitation arrangements vary in duration and structure. Members may pool income and share domestic responsibilities, make
Legal recognition and rights for sambúðarfólk depend on the country or region. In many places, cohabiting partners
In Icelandic discourse, sambúðarfólk is a common term in sociology and media for couples who live together