Definition

A person who has a romantic relationship with someone who is married to another person.

Example

The adulterer faced severe consequences for his actions.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy in the news?

Yeah, I did. They called him an adulterer and it caused quite a scandal.

It's surprising how quickly things can spiral out of control for someone like that.

Right? Trust is so important in relationships.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adulterer → It is formed from "adulterare" (meaning to corrupt or make impure) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). The word refers to a person who corrupts or makes impure a marriage by engaging in sexual relations outside of it.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'corrupts' a marriage by being unfaithful — 'adulterare' means to corrupt, and '-er' indicates a person.

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