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- DictionarySig·nif·i·cant oth·er/siɡˈnifikənt ˈəT͟Hər/
noun
- 1. a person with whom someone has an established romantic or sexual relationship: "Ron and his latest significant other are having me over for dinner"
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The meaning of SIGNIFICANT OTHER is a person who is important to one's well-being; especially : a spouse or one in a similar relationship. How to use significant other in a sentence.
Significant other definition: a person, as a parent or peer, who has great influence on one's behavior and self-esteem.. See examples of SIGNIFICANT OTHER used in a sentence.
a person with whom someone has a romantic or sexual relationship that has lasted for some time and that is likely to last longer: She lives with her significant other in London. Friends, neighbors and significant others are all welcome. Fewer examples. Her significant other died last year.
Definitions of significant other. noun. a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship. synonyms: domestic partner, spousal equivalent, spouse equivalent. see more.
significant other. Word forms: plural significant others. countable noun. If you refer to your significant other, you are referring to your wife, husband, or the person you are having a relationship with.
significant other - a person (not necessarily a spouse) with whom you cohabit and share a long-term sexual relationship
Definition of significant other noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.