lover
US /ˈlʌv.ɚ/
UK /ˈlʌv.ɚ/
1.
a person who has a sexual or romantic relationship with someone, especially someone else's husband, wife, or partner
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She discovered her husband had a lover.
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They were secret lovers for years.
2.
a person who loves a specified thing or activity
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He's a great animal lover.
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She's a true art lover.