Dictionary entries for 'philander'

Synonyms

womanize

phi·lan·der (fĭ-lăńdər)

[From philander, lover, from Philander, former literary name for a lover, from Greek philandros, loving or fond of men, phil-, philo-, philo-, + anēr, andr-, man.]

intransitive verb: -dered, -der·ing, -ders.

To carry on a sexual affair, especially an extramarital affair, with a woman one cannot or does not intend to marry. Used of a man.
To engage in many love affairs, especially with a frivolous or casual attitude. Used of a man.

derivatives

phi·lańder·er: noun

intransitive verb: -dered, -der·ing, -ders.

derivatives

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition