Philanderer: meaning, definitions and examples

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philanderer

 

[ fɪˈlændərər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person's behavior

A philanderer is someone who habitually seeks sexual or romantic relationships with multiple partners and is not committed to any one person.

Synonyms

flirt, player, womanizer

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a notorious philanderer, breaking hearts wherever he went.
  • The tabloids were full of stories about the philanderer's latest scandalous escapades.

Translations

Translations of the word "philanderer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mulherengo

🇮🇳 व्यभिचारी

🇩🇪 Schürzenjäger

🇮🇩 tukang gombal

🇺🇦 бабій

🇵🇱 kobietarz

🇯🇵 浮気者 (uwakimono)

🇫🇷 coureur de jupons

🇪🇸 mujeriego

🇹🇷 zampara

🇰🇷 바람둥이 (baramdungi)

🇸🇦 زير نساء (zir nisa')

🇨🇿 sukničkář

🇸🇰 sukničkár

🇨🇳 花花公子 (huāhuā gōngzǐ)

🇸🇮 ženskar

🇮🇸 kvennabósi

🇰🇿 әйелқұмар (äyelqumar)

🇬🇪 ქალთამგრძნობი (k'alt'amgzrmobi)

🇦🇿 qadın düşkünü

🇲🇽 mujeriego

Etymology

The term 'philanderer' dates back to the late 17th century and is derived from the Greek word 'philandros', meaning 'fond of men'. Originally, it referred to someone who had many male friends, but over time, its meaning shifted to focus on romantic or sexual relationships. The concept of philandering has been present in literature and society for centuries, often portrayed in a negative light due to its association with infidelity and lack of commitment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,123, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.