philanderer
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philanderer
- /fɪˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ US
- /fɪˈlæn.dɚ.ɚ/ US
- /fɪˈlæn.də.ɹə/ UK
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From philander (“lover”) + -er, from Ancient Greek φίλανδρος (phílandros), from φίλος (phílos, “love”) + ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).
noun philanderers
- One who plays at courtship; a fickle lover; a flirt (usually applies only to men).
- Someone who engages in casual sex, usually frequently. A philanderer's tie, a murderer's shoe Life's rich demand creates supply in the hand of the powers—the only vote that matters
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noun fickle lover
| Español | donjuán |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 漁色家 gyoshokuka |
| Português | namorador |
| Français | flirteur, charmeur |
| Deutsch | Charmeur, Schönredner |
| Italiano | farfallone |
| Русский | ба́бник bábnik, донжуа́н donžuán, волоки́та volokíta |
noun someone who engages in casual sex
| Español | mujeriego |
|---|---|
| Português | galinha, mulherengo |
| Français | dragueur |
| Deutsch | Schürzenjäger |
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title = {philanderer},
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