lover

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die jemanden liebt oder von jemandem geliebt wird, einen leidenschaftlichen Anhänger und Bewunderer oder einen Partner, mit dem man nicht verheiratet ist.

A noun referring to a person who loves someone or is loved by someone, an ardent follower and admirer, or a significant other to whom one is not related by marriage.

1. Romantic partnerA2formal

   A person who is in a romantic or sexual relationship with another person, often without being married.

   Romantischer Partner

   • She introduced her lover to her family.
   • They were secret lovers for many years.
   • He wrote a poem for his lover.

   Synonymebeaubelovedboyfriendflamegirlfriendinamoratainamoratoloveparamourpartnersignificant othersweetheart

2. Enthusiast or devoteeB1formal

   A person who has a strong liking or enthusiasm for a particular thing or activity.

   Liebhaber

   • He is a lover of classical music.
   • She is an art lover and visits galleries often.
   • Wine lovers appreciate the complexity of different vintages.

   Synonymeaddictadmireraficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanatic

3. Admirer or followerB2formal

   A person who is an ardent follower or admirer of someone or something.

   Verehrer

   • The author had many lovers of his work.
   • She was a lover of justice and equality.
   • He was a lover of nature and spent much time outdoors.

   Synonymeadherentadmireraficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfollowersupportervotary

   Antonymecriticdetractoropponent