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adultery in Gujarati ગુજરાતી

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adultery in English

  • adultery
    adultery, noun, pl.-teries.
    unfaithfulness of a married man to his wife or of his wife to him; voluntary sexual intercourse by a married man with a woman not his wife, or by a married woman with a man not her husband.

Adultery

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/əˈdʌl.tər.i/

Definitions

  • The act of engaging in sexual relations with someone who is not one's spouse.
  • Infidelity in a marriage or committed relationship.

Usage Examples

  • His adultery led to the end of their marriage.
  • Many cultures have strict laws regarding adultery.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'adulterium,' which means 'adultery' or 'illegitimate relations.'

Synonyms

  • Infidelity
  • Unfaithfulness
  • Cheating

Antonyms

  • Faithfulness
  • Loyalty
  • Commitment

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Adulterio /a. dul.ˈte.ɾio/
French Adultère /a.dyl.tɛʁ/
German Untreue /ˈʊn.tʁɔʏ.ə/
Italian Adulterio /a.dul.ˈte.ri.o/
Hindi व्यभिचार /vyabhichar/
Chinese (Simplified) 通奸 /tōngjiān/
Japanese 不貞 /futei/
Korean 간통 /gantong/
Arabic زنى /zināʔ/
Russian Прелюбодеяние /prilyubodeyanie/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation can vary based on regional accents and dialects.

Historical Usage

The concept of adultery has been present in many cultures throughout history, often associated with moral and legal implications.

Cultural Nuances

Cultural attitudes towards adultery can differ widely, influencing social norms and legal consequences.

More Information

For further reading, explore the implications of adultery in different cultures and its portrayal in literature and media.

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