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Definition of Philander
1. Verb. Have amorous affairs; of men. "He has been womanizing for years"
Generic synonyms: Interact
Derivative terms: Philanderer, Woman, Woman, Womaniser, Woman, Womanizer
2. Verb. Talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions. "Sam wants to philander with Sue "; "My husband never flirts with other women"
Generic synonyms: Speak, Talk
Specialized synonyms: Wanton, Vamp
Derivative terms: Coquetry, Coquette, Dalliance, Flirt, Flirt, Flirtation, Flirting, Masher, Romance, Romance
Definition of Philander
1. v. i. To make love to women; to play the male flirt.
2. n. A lover.
3. n. A South American opossum (Didelphys philander).
Definition of Philander
1. Noun. A lover. ¹
2. Noun. A South American opossum, ''Didelphys philander''. ¹
3. Noun. An Australian bandicoot, ''Perameles lagotis''. ¹
4. Verb. To make love to women; to play the male flirt. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Philander
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Philander
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To make love to women; to play the male flirt. "You can't go philandering after her again." (G. Eliot)
Origin: Gr. Fond of men; loving + man.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Philander
Literary usage of Philander
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the second Pan American scientific congress: Washington, U. S by Glen Levin Swiggett (1917)
"Chairman, philander P. CLAXTON. The session was called to order at o'clock by
... Introductory remarks: By the Chairman of Section IV, philander P. Claxton. ..."
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