Meaning & use
extramarital
Occurring outside of marriage, especially referring to a sexual relationship involving a married person and someone other than their spouse.
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The scandal centered on allegations of an extramarital affair involving the senator.
The counselor specializes in helping couples rebuild trust after extramarital affairs.
A note on using this word
Extramarital is almost always paired with "affair" or "relationship" and refers specifically to infidelity outside a marriage.
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marital
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