philanderer
Philanderer (noun) means a man who has casual or secret romantic and sexual relationships with multiple women, especially while in a committed relationship. Example: “His wife finally left him after learning he was a serial philanderer.”
How to use philanderer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man who cheats on or two-times partners, moving from one romantic affair to another.
A somewhat old-fashioned, disapproving word — most commonly seen in writing rather than casual speech.
Word forms
- Plural
- philanderers
Fill the gap
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His wife finally left him after learning he was a serial _____.
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.
