significant other
noun/sɪɡˌnɪfɪkənt ˈʌðə(r)/
/sɪɡˌnɪfɪkənt ˈʌðər/
(often humorous)- your husband, wife, partner or somebody that you have a special relationship with
- Everyone here is with their spouse or their significant other.
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