spouse

/spauz/
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spouse

A couple holds hands with their spouse at a park.

Definition

Noun: A person's partner in marriage; a husband or wife. This term refers to the person to whom one is legally married.

Usage

The word "spouse" is a formal and gender-neutral term used to refer to one's husband or wife. It is commonly used in legal, official, and formal contexts. * You must list your spouse's income on the tax form. * The policy covers the employee and their spouse. * She traveled with her spouse.

Examples
  • He introduced Maria as his spouse.
  • Benefits are available to employees and their spouses.
  • The law protects the rights of the surviving spouse.
Advanced Usage
  • Predeceased spouse: A husband or wife who died before their partner.
    • The inheritance came from her predeceased spouse.
  • Non-resident spouse: A husband or wife who does not live in the same country as their partner.
    • Tax implications differ for a non-resident spouse.
Variants and Related Words
  • Spousal (adjective): Relating to a spouse or marriage.
    • Spousal support is sometimes required after a divorce.
Different Meanings

The core meaning of "spouse" is consistently a married partner. There are no significantly different meanings, only contextual applications (e.g., legal spouse, common-law spouse).

Synonyms
  • Partner (in the context of marriage)
  • Husband
  • Wife
  • Better half (informal, idiomatic)
  • Mate (used in some legal contexts)
Idioms
  • Surviving spouse: The husband or wife who lives longer than their partner.
    • The estate was passed to the surviving spouse.
spouse

A couple holds hands with their spouse at a park.

Noun
  1. a person's partner in marriage

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