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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPhilanderer
/fɪˈlændərər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A man who engages in love affairs frivolously or casually; a womanizer.
"Despite his charm, he was known as a philanderer, never committing to any relationship." - 2
A person who is unfaithful in romantic relationships.
"Her husband was a notorious philanderer, often seen with different women."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'philanderer' originates from the Greek word 'philandros', meaning 'loving men'. It evolved through the Latin 'philander', which referred to a man who engages in love affairs, particularly in a deceitful manner, gaining prominence in English in the 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Philanderer" is said worldwide
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philanderer
Transliteration: filandreur
"Il est connu comme un philanderer, changeant souvent de partenaire."
Philanderer
Transliteration: filandörer
"Er ist ein bekannter Philanderer, der nie lange bei einer Frau bleibt."
philanderer
Transliteration: filandrer
"È un philanderer, sempre in cerca di nuove avventure."
philanderer
Transliteration: filandrer
"Es un philanderer, nunca se compromete con nadie."
philanderer
Transliteration: filandrer
"Ele é um philanderer, sempre mudando de parceira."
फिलैंडरर
Transliteration: philaindarar
"वह एक प्रसिद्ध फिलैंडरर है, जो कभी भी किसी के साथ स्थायी नहीं रहता।"
花心男
Transliteration: huāxīn nán
"他是个花心男，总是和不同的女人约会。"
바람둥이
Transliteration: baramdungi
"그는 바람둥이로 유명해서 항상 새로운 여자와 데이트를 해요."
浮気者
Transliteration: uwakimono
"彼は浮気者で、常に新しい恋人を探している。"
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