lover

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который любит кого-то или любим кем-то, страстного последователя и поклонника, или значимого другого, с которым не состоишь в браке.

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.

   Романтический партнёр

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

   Synonymsbeaubelovedboyfriendflamegirlfriendinamoratainamoratoloveparamourpartnersignificant othersweetheart

2. Enthusiast or devoteeB1formal

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

   Любитель

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

   Synonymsaddictadmireraficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfanatic

3. Admirer or followerB2formal

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

   Почитатель

   • 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.

   Synonymsadherentadmireraficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfollowersupportervotary

   Antonymscriticdetractoropponent