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affair partner

American  

noun

  1. an illicit or secret lover (often used euphemistically); paramour.


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And yes, he should refuse all contact with the affair partner.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 1, 2023

Re: Schadenfreude-ian slip: Oh, sister, I hear ya, and as someone whose ex moved in with his affair partner before the divorce was final, I’m totally on your side.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 2022

I want to pull my financial support from them permanently and give it to his son and former affair partner.

From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2021

A year after his death, my son's widow introduced her affair partner to her family, her friends, and eventually my grandchildren as her "new" boyfriend.

From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2013

As it turns out, my husband's affair partner is one of the more qualified applicants.

From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2012

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