philanderer
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for philanderer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A man who has casual or secret romantic and sexual relationships with multiple women, especially while in a committed relationship.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use philanderer
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a notorious philanderer
serial philanderer
A somewhat old-fashioned, disapproving word — most commonly seen in writing rather than casual speech.
Etymology
From "philander," meaning to flirt or carry on casual love affairs, ultimately from Greek philandros ("fond of men"), though the English word came to describe men who chase women.
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