lover

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌvɚ/

The English word “lover” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

One who loves and cares for another person in a romantic way; a sweetheart, love, soulmate, boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse.
A sexual partner, especially one with whom someone is having an affair.
A person who loves something.
An informal term of address for any friend.

From Middle English lovere, luffer, lufere, equivalent to love + -er.

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