Useful english dictionary. 2012.
designated spouse equivalent — noun (for some official or legal purposes, as when indicating the person to accept certain responsibilities, receive benefits, etc.) a person who functions as a spouse to another. Also, d.s.e …
spousal equivalent — noun a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long term sexual relationship • Syn: ↑domestic partner, ↑significant other, ↑spouse equivalent • Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
significant other — noun a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long term sexual relationship • Syn: ↑domestic partner, ↑spousal equivalent, ↑spouse equivalent • Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
domesticpartner — domestic partner n. A person, other than a spouse, with whom one cohabits. Usage Note: Many people would now agree that a couple can consist of persons living together who are not married or who are not of opposite sexes. How to refer to such a … Universalium
better half — noun a person s partner in marriage • Syn: ↑spouse, ↑partner, ↑married person, ↑mate • Derivationally related forms: ↑mate (for: ↑mate), ↑spousal … Useful english dictionary
domestic partner — noun a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long term sexual relationship • Syn: ↑significant other, ↑spousal equivalent, ↑spouse equivalent • Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
married person — noun a person s partner in marriage • Syn: ↑spouse, ↑partner, ↑mate, ↑better half • Derivationally related forms: ↑mate (for: ↑mate), ↑spousal … Useful english dictionary
mother out-law — n. The mother of a person s former spouse (cf. mother in law). Example Citation: Scotland s weirdest wedding has been banned at the last minute. Pat Smith, 44, had been due to marry her toyboy lover George Greenhowe, 22, today. And George s ex… … New words
spousalequivalent — spousal equivalent or spouse equivalent n. A domestic partner. See Usage Note at domestic partner. spousal equivalence or spousal equivalency n. * * * … Universalium
d.s.e. — /di ɛs ˈi/ (say dee es ee) designated spouse equivalent …
