spouse equivalent meaning

UK /spaʊs ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ US /spaʊs ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ 5 syllables

spouse equivalent (noun): a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship.

Definition of spouse equivalent

  1. a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship

    Synonyms: domestic partner, significant other, spousal equivalent

    Type of: person

    Kinds: lover, spouse

How to pronounce spouse equivalent

spouse equivalent is pronounced /spaʊs ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ in British English and /spaʊs ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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