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significant other

 
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–noun
1. Sociology. a person, as a parent or peer, who has great influence on one's behavior and self-esteem.
2. a spouse or cohabiting lover.
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significant other  
n.  

  1. A person, such as a spouse or lover, with whom one shares a long-term sexual relationship.

  2. A person, such as a family member or close friend, who is important or influential in one's life: "The most important variable in successful smoking cessation is the support of significant others in the new nonsmoker's life" (Carolyn Reuben).

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Cultural Dictionary

significant other

A person whose close relationship with an individual affects that individual's behavior and attitudes. A significant other is usually a family member, spouse, child, employer, coworker, friend, or lover, who serves as a role model or whose acceptance and approval is sought.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: significant oth·er
Pronunciation: -'&th-&r
Function: noun
: a person who is important to one's well-being;especially : a spouse or one in a similar relationship
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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