This is the 8258th most frequent Dutch word.
genoot
Companion; associate; fellow.
Here, 'genoot' is used to mean 'companion' or 'friend,' particularly referencing a shared experience.
Ik ontmoette een oude genoot uit mijn studententijd.
I met an old companion from my student days.
In this sentence, 'genoot' is part of the compound word 'huisgenoot,' meaning 'housemate,' specifying someone with whom living quarters are shared.
Mijn huisgenoot houdt van koken.
My housemate loves to cook.
In this context, 'genoot' denotes 'associate' or 'somewhat less familiar companion,' often used in a club, team, or association relationship.