Definitions of married man
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a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
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Antonyms:
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married woman, wife
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
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benedick, benedict
a newly married man (especially one who has long been a bachelor)
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cuckold
a man whose wife committed adultery
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family man
a man whose family is of major importance in his life
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house husband, househusband
a husband who keeps house while his wife earns the family income
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uxoricide
a husband who murders his wife
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wittol
an archaic term for a cuckold who knows about his wife's infidelity but tolerates it
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type of:
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better half, married person, mate, partner, spouse
a person's partner in marriage
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married woman, wife
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