Spouse: meaning, definitions and examples

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spouse

 

[ spaʊs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family

A spouse is a partner in a marriage, civil union, or common-law marriage. They are considered to be each other's significant other.

Synonyms

husband, mate, partner, wife

Examples of usage

  • My spouse and I have been married for ten years.
  • She is my spouse, my partner in life.
  • We are legally recognized as spouses.
  • Our spouses support us in everything we do.
  • The spouses share a strong bond.

Translations

Translations of the word "spouse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cônjuge

🇮🇳 जीवनसाथी

🇩🇪 Ehepartner

🇮🇩 pasangan

🇺🇦 чоловік

🇵🇱 małżonek

🇯🇵 配偶者 (はいぐうしゃ)

🇫🇷 conjoint

🇪🇸 esposo

🇹🇷 

🇰🇷 배우자 (bae-uja)

🇸🇦 زوج

🇨🇿 manžel

🇸🇰 manžel

🇨🇳 配偶 (pèi'ǒu)

🇸🇮 zakonec

🇮🇸 maki

🇰🇿 жұбай

🇬🇪 მეუღლე

🇦🇿 həyat yoldaşı

🇲🇽 esposo

Etymology

The word 'spouse' originated from the Old French word 'espus', which meant 'married'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. The term has been used to refer to a married person's partner for centuries, reflecting the cultural and legal significance of marriage in society.

See also: spousal.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,630, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.