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Definition of philanderer

philanderer

/fɪˈlæn.dɚ.ɚ/
phi · lan · der · er
Plural:philanderers
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• noun

1

A man who readily or frequently enters into casual sexual relationships with women, especially without serious romantic commitment or while married to someone else.

Example

"In the novel, the protagonist discovers that her seemingly devoted husband has been a notorious philanderer throughout their marriage."

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• Rhymes for philanderer

• Nearby Words

philadelphian
philadelphus
philander
philanderer
philanthropic
philanthropically
philanthropist

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'philander', which comes from the character name Philander, a popular stock name for a male lover in 16th- and 17th-century European drama and romance, ultimately from Ancient Greek 'philandros', meaning 'fond of men' or 'loving people'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Philanderer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/philanderer
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