Philandering: meaning, definitions and examples

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philandering

 

[ หˆfษชl.ษ™n.dษ™r.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

romantic infidelity

Philandering refers to the act of engaging in numerous casual sexual affairs, often while being in a committed relationship. It typically implies a lack of commitment and a tendency to engage in deceitful behavior toward a partner. This term is often associated with males, although it can apply to anyone who engages in such behavior. Philandering can lead to emotional pain and relationship breakdowns, as it involves betraying trust and violating monogamous agreements.

Synonyms

cheating, disloyalty, infidelity, unfaithfulness

Examples of usage

  • He was known for philandering with multiple partners.
  • Her husbandโ€™s philandering led to the end of their marriage.
  • Many stories in literature explore the consequences of philandering.
  • He couldn't resist philandering, despite his wife's love.

Translations

Translations of the word "philandering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น infidelidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเคซเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Untreue

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perselingkuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะฐะดัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niewiernoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตฎๆฐ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infidรฉlitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ infidelidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aldatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nevฤ›ra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nevernosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡บ่ฝจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nezvestnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚า›ั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xainlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ infidelidad

Etymology

The word 'philandering' comes from the combination of 'philander', which is believed to derive from the Greek 'philandros', meaning 'loving men', where 'philos' means 'loving' and 'aner' means 'man'. The term began to take shape in the early 19th century in English, particularly focusing on the romantic and often deceptive aspects of relationships. Over time, 'philandering' evolved to emphasize not just casual romances but a pattern of deceit and infidelity. It has been used in literature, psychology, and everyday conversation to describe individuals who abandon loyalty for fleeting pleasures. Its use highlights societal views on fidelity and the emotional ramifications of unfaithful relationships, encapsulating a range of moral judgments about personal conduct in intimate relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,417 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.