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adulterer

uh-DUHL-tuh-ruh

Adulterer (noun) means a person, especially a man, who has sex with someone other than their spouse. Example: “The novel follows a small-town adulterer trying to hide his affair.”

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A person, especially a man, who has sex with someone other than their spouse.
"The novel follows a small-town adulterer trying to hide his affair."
"She discovered her husband was an adulterer."

How to use adulterer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who cheats on their spouse.

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Word forms

adulterers plural

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Etymology

From adulter ("to commit adultery") + -er.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “adulterer” mean?

The word “adulterer” means a person, especially a man, who has sex with someone other than their spouse. In plain terms, someone who cheats on their spouse.

How do you pronounce “adulterer”?

“Adulterer” is pronounced uh-DUHL-tuh-ruh (/əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “adulterer” in a sentence?

Here is “adulterer” used in a sentence: “The novel follows a small-town adulterer trying to hide his affair.”

What part of speech is “adulterer”?

“Adulterer” is a noun.

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