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philander

verb/fɪˈlændə/

C2CEFR level
84/100Rarity: very rare
NeutralRegister

To engage in casual love affairs, typically while committed to someone else.

He philandered openly, and his wife's patience finally ran out.

Similar: cheat, womanise

Origin: Greek philandros 'loving men', later a stock lover's name.

Topic: infidelity in General English

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