Philander: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Philander verb. Of a man: to have many casual affairs, often while in a relationship.
How to say it
fih-LAN-duh/fɪˈlændə/
3 syllables, stressed on the second (LAN). Forms: philandered, philandering, philanderer.
Philander in a sentence
He philandered his way through three marriages and a great deal of money.
Her philandering husband was caught out by a hotel receipt.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- womanise
- cheat
- play around
- flirt
Where philander comes from
From Greek philandros, loving men or a husband, later used as a name for a lover in stories.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
Her _____ husband was caught out by a hotel receipt.
- reconcile
- philander
- osculate
Show the answer
philander: Her philandering husband was caught out by a hotel receipt.