Adulterer: meaning, definitions and examples
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adulterer
[ əˈdʌltərər ]
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
Examples of usage
- He was caught cheating on his wife and was labeled as an adulterer.
- The adulterer faced social consequences for his actions.
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
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
Word origin
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.