philanderer

Etymology

From philander (“lover”) +‎ -er, from Ancient Greek φίλανδρος (phílandros), from φίλος (phílos, “love”) + ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/, enPR: fĭ-lănʹ-də-rər
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹə/, enPR: fĭ-lănʹ-də-rə

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• Hyphenation (US): phi‧lan‧der‧er; (UK): phil‧an‧der‧er

Noun

philanderer (plural philanderers)

1. One who plays at courtship; a fickle lover; a flirt (usually applies only to men).
2. Someone who engages in casual sex – usually frequently.