significant other
US /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt ˈʌð.ər/
UK /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt ˈʌð.ər/
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Lebensgefährte, Partner
a person with whom someone has a long-term, committed relationship, especially one who is not a spouse but is considered a partner in life
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She introduced him to her significant other at the party.
Sie stellte ihn ihrem Lebensgefährten auf der Party vor.
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Many people prefer to use 'significant other' instead of 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend' to be more inclusive.
Viele Leute bevorzugen es, 'Lebensgefährte' anstelle von 'Freund' oder 'Freundin' zu verwenden, um inklusiver zu sein.