Adulterer: meaning, definitions and examples

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adulterer

 

[ əˈdʌltərər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

A person who is married but has sexual relations with someone other than their spouse, often used in a negative or judgmental way.

Synonyms

cheater, infidel, philanderer

Examples of usage

  • He was caught cheating on his wife and was labeled as an adulterer.
  • The adulterer faced social consequences for his actions.
Context #2 | Noun

legal context

A person who commits adultery, which is defined as voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse.

Synonyms

adulteress, fornicator

Examples of usage

  • The court considered him an adulterer based on the evidence presented.
  • In some countries, adultery is punishable by law.

Translations

Translations of the word "adulterer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adúltero

🇮🇳 व्यभिचारी

🇩🇪 Ehebrecher

🇮🇩 pezina

🇺🇦 перелюбник

🇵🇱 cudzołożnik

🇯🇵 姦通者

🇫🇷 adultère

🇪🇸 adúltero

🇹🇷 zina eden

🇰🇷 간통자

🇸🇦 زاني

🇨🇿 cizoložník

🇸🇰 cudzoložník

🇨🇳 通奸者

🇸🇮 prešuštnik

🇮🇸 hórdómari

🇰🇿 зинақор

🇬🇪 მრუში

🇦🇿 zina edən

🇲🇽 adúltero

Etymology

The word 'adulterer' has roots in Latin, coming from the word 'adulterare' which means 'to pollute' or 'to corrupt'. In ancient times, adultery was considered a serious offense, punishable by law in many societies. The term 'adulterer' carries a strong moral and legal connotation, reflecting the historical views on infidelity and marriage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,164 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.