domestic partner noun
plural ∼ -ners [count] US, formal : a person you live with and have a sexual relationship with but are not married to ◊Domestic partner is usually used in legal situations.
▪ The organization is trying to get tax and insurance benefits for domestic partners.
▪ The organization is trying to get tax and insurance benefits for domestic partners.
— domestic partnership noun, plural ∼ -ships [count]
▪ People in domestic partnerships qualify for insurance benefits.
▪ People in domestic partnerships qualify for insurance benefits.
