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\Definition of live-in
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : living in one's place of employment
a live-in maid
2 : involving or involved with cohabitation
a live-in relationship a live-in partner
live in
verblived in; living in; lives in
Definition of live in (Entry 2 of 2)
: to live in one's place of employment : live in another's home
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live-in
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of live-in
: living in the place where you work
: living with someone else (especially a boyfriend or girlfriend)
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The first known use of live-in was in 1890
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