philandry

Meanings

• Noun

  Excessive infidelity or unfaithfulness in a romantic relationship.

  - "His philandry led to the end of their marriage."
  - "She couldn't forgive his philandry."
  - "The philandry of famous politicians often makes headlines."

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Variants

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philander , philandered , philandering , philanders

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Etymology

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From the French word 'philandre', meaning 'lover of women'.

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Trivia

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1. Philandry is not limited to romantic relationships and can also refer to excessive involvement in other activities, such as work or hobbies.

2. The term 'philanderer' comes from the same root as philandry and refers to a man who is unfaithful in his romantic relationships.

3. The word 'philander' was originally used to describe a man who loved women, but the negative connotations of the term developed over time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infidelity: The act of being unfaithful or disloyal to a romantic partner.

2. Adultery: Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than their spouse.

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Culture

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Philandry is often associated with negative connotations, as it implies disloyalty and deceit in romantic relationships. It is a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with love and infidelity.

How to Memorize "philandry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person engaging in multiple romantic relationships, being unfaithful to each partner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of deceit, infidelity, and unfaithfulness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Philanderer's Promiscuity' to remember the meaning of philandry.

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