Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

souteneur

Noun

/suː.təˈnɜːr/

Definition

A man who provides financial support or maintenance to a woman, typically in exchange for romantic or sexual favors.

Examples

The souteneur played a crucial role in her lifestyle, paying for her expenses.
While she enjoyed his company, their arrangement was based on mutual understanding as a souteneur and beneficiary.
Many women in the city sought the companionship of a souteneur for both emotional and financial support.

Meaning

The term refers to a male supporter, often in the context of a relationship where the male financially supports a female partner, sometimes seen in more informal or transactional scenarios.