Meaning of the word paramour in English

What does paramour mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paramour

US /ˈper.ə.mʊr/
UK /ˈper.ə.mʊr/
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Noun

1.

a lover, especially the illicit partner of a married person

Example:
He was secretly meeting his paramour at a small hotel downtown.
The scandal broke when the politician's paramour went to the press.
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