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househusband Antonyms

Opposite of househusband

Pinning down the opposite of househusband requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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A married man whose primary occupation is managing the household and caring for the family while his spouse or partner earns the main income.

Usage Example

"After his wife received a major promotion, he decided to leave his corporate job and become a full-time housewife."

Strongest
housewife
Strong
breadwinner

Similar words to househusband

Words similar to househusband shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

homemaker
stay-at-home dad
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