significant other

significant other
noun
a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship
Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑somebody, ↑mortal, ↑soul
Hyponyms: ↑lover, ↑spouse, ↑partner, ↑married person, ↑mate, ↑better half

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noun, pl ⋯ -ers [count]
: someone that you have a romantic relationship with : your husband, wife, boyfriend, or girlfriend

Before you make such an important decision, you should talk it over with your significant other.

— abbr. SO

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sigˌnificant ˈother f38 [significant other] noun (often humorous)
your husband, wife, partner or sb that you have a special relationship with
 
Example Bank:

Everyone here is with their spouse or their significant other.


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