domestic partner

noun

: a person you live with and have a sexual relationship with but are not married to

Full Definition of DOMESTIC PARTNER

: a company especially in a developing country that joins in a commercial venture with an international company

: either one of an unmarried heterosexual or homosexual cohabiting couple especially when considered as to eligibility for spousal benefits

— domestic partnership noun

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1975

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