Meaning & use
Philandering
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Engaging in numerous brief romantic or sexual affairs, typically said of a man who is unfaithful to a partner.
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Her philandering husband was rarely home two nights in a row.
The novel follows the downfall of a philandering aristocrat.
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From 'philanderer', ultimately from Greek roots meaning 'lover of men', ironically now describing male infidelity.
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2. noun
The act of engaging in casual love affairs.
His philandering eventually ended the marriage.
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