Definitions of mates
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a pair of people who live together
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types:
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power couple
a couple both of whom have high-powered careers or are politically influential
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DINK
a couple who both have careers and no children (an acronym for dual income no kids)
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type of:
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family, family unit
primary social group; parents and children
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power couple
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