English · Family & People
partner
/ˈpɑːtnə/
[/ˈpɑːtnə/]
companion or associate
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person you share an activity, business, or relationship with.
Example
She introduced her partner to her parents at the dinner.
She introduced her partner to her parents at the dinner.
Etymology
From Latin "partitio," a sharing, influenced by "partner" from "part."
How & Where It’s Used
Used for romantic, business, or activity partners; increasingly gender-neutral.