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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

adultery

/ˈædʌltəri/ noun · British & US
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What does adultery mean?

noun

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse; the state of being unfaithful to one's spouse.

Example

"The scandal of adultery ruined the politician's reputation."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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