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life partner

American  

noun

  1. one member of a monogamous relationship.


life partner British  

noun

  1. either member of a couple in a long-term relationship

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“He will be remembered for his brilliance and his kindness. Being his life partner was the joy of my life.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

For the first time, Havens realized he wanted to be someone’s life partner.

From Slate May 2, 2026

You might see a coyote looking for their life partner or a couple of the animals patrolling and protecting their den.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2026

“It’s great to see him come back into his own,” Price says of her life partner.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 25, 2025

She left behind her home, her entire family, and her life partner in a war-torn country to give her children better opportunities.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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