domestic partner
noun/dəˌmestɪk ˈpɑːtnə(r)/
/dəˌmestɪk ˈpɑːrtnər/
(North American English)- the sexual partner that somebody lives with, especially when they are not married
- You may need time off work to care for a sick family member or domestic partner.
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