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Meanings of spouse in English

Russian
супруга
Portuguese
cônjuge
Spanish
cónyuge
Catalan
cònjuge
Wikidata

Partner in a marriage, civil union, domestic partnership or common-law marriage.

        Related terms
        супруга
        Wikidata

        A married woman.

              Portuguese
              consorte
              Catalan
              cònjuge

              A person's partner in marriage.

                    consorte

                    The male partner in a marriage.

                          Usage of spouse in English
                          1
                          However, the potential influence of spouse confidence has received little research attention.
                          Pubmed
                          2
                          My spouse wanted her own 'healthy' food that I can barely swallow.
                          The Irish Times
                          3
                          Of course, this math changes if a healthy spouse shares your income.
                          Reuters
                          4
                          So, meditate on your spouse with appreciation; focus on the good qualities.
                          Jamaica Observer
                          5
                          Once married, your American spouse may immediately apply for your US citizenship.
                          The South African
                          6
                          Can I bring my spouse and children with me to the UK?
                          The South African
                          7
                          Some say she might even succeed her spouse as president some day.
                          The Guardian
                          8
                          Can I also apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain with my spouse?
                          The South African
                          9
                          In addition, his spouse, who transmitted the virus to him, developed AIDS.
                          Pubmed
                          10
                          An application will include the applicant's spouse and dependent children, if applicable.
                          The South African
                          11
                          Most people don't know how long they and their spouse will live.
                          Reuters
                          12
                          The spouse of Christ is but one: she is fair and terrible.
                          The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2
                          13
                          He wanted enough cash to raise his children and treat his spouse.
                          Reuters
                          14
                          I have my spouse and my young lady; a very beautiful girl.
                          Les Misérables
                          15
                          He said the missing adults were his cousin and another cousin's spouse.
                          Reuters
                          16
                          Thus he spoke: but his spouse wept, and answered him in words:
                          The Iliad of Homer (1873)
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