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paramour

/ˈpærəmɔːr/ noun · British & US
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What does paramour mean?

noun

A person with whom one has a romantic or amorous relationship, especially an illicit or secret one. A person with whom one is romantically involved.

Example

"She had a secret paramour who would meet her in secret."

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