lov·er 
/ˈlʌvɚ/ noun
plural lov·ers /ˈlʌvɚ/ noun [count] 1 a : a partner in a romantic or sexual relationship — often plural ▪ They were friends for many years before they became lovers.
b : someone with whom a married person is having a love affair
▪ His wife accused him of having a secret lover. ▪ She left her husband and ran away with her lover. 2 : a person who loves something
▪ a lover of music = a music lover ▪ an art lover
b : someone with whom a married person is having a love affair
▪ His wife accused him of having a secret lover. ▪ She left her husband and ran away with her lover.
▪ a lover of music = a music lover ▪ an art lover
