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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

He married his affair partner before the divorce went through and had two children with her.

From Slate Oct. 29, 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

I believe my husband's affair partner would be an asset for our company, but working with her on a daily basis, to say nothing of actually interviewing her, would cause me great distress.

From Slate Mar. 5, 2012

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