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Definition of Partner
(noun) An individual in a committed relationship with one or more individuals.
Examples of Partner
- A husband and wife.
- People in an open relationship.
Partner Pronunciation
Syllabification: part·ner
Audio Pronunciation
Phonetic Spelling
- American English – /pAHRt-nuhr/
- British English – /pAHt-nuh/
International Phonetic Alphabet
- American English – /ˈpɑrtnər/
- British English – /ˈpɑːtnə/
Usage Notes
- Plural: partners
- The term partner is often used in same-sex relationships.
- Partners form a (noun) partnership.
Additional Information
Related Terms
Cite the Definition of Partner
ASA – American Sociological Association (5th edition)
Bell, Kenton, ed. 2014. “partner.” In Open Education Sociology Dictionary. Retrieved April 20, 2024 (https://sociologydictionary.org/partner/).
APA – American Psychological Association (6th edition)
partner. (2014). In K. Bell (Ed.), Open education sociology dictionary. Retrieved from https://sociologydictionary.org/partner/
Chicago/Turabian: Author-Date – Chicago Manual of Style (16th edition)
Bell, Kenton, ed. 2014. “partner.” In Open Education Sociology Dictionary. Accessed April 20, 2024. https://sociologydictionary.org/partner/.
MLA – Modern Language Association (7th edition)
“partner.” Open Education Sociology Dictionary. Ed. Kenton Bell. 2014. Web. 20 Apr. 2024. <https://sociologydictionary.org/partner/>.