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life partner

American

noun

one member of a monogamous relationship.

life partner British

noun

either member of a couple in a long-term relationship

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An irascible Canadian writer, he was her life partner after her 1973 divorce from Jim Polk until he died in London in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

On Indian matrimonial site Jeevansathi, meaning "life partner" in Hindi, he started talking to a woman who said her name was Rekha Shah.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

A couple of years ago, London banker Varun Yadav downloaded several dating apps, hoping to meet his life partner.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

How will your life change when AI determines your employment opportunities, influences the entertainment you consume and even chooses a life partner for you?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 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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