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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries通奸
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tōngjiān
"通奸在许多文化中被视为不道德的行为。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of engaging in sexual relations with someone who is not one's spouse.
"The scandal arose when it was revealed that the politician was involved in adultery." - 2
A breach of the marital contract by one spouse with a third party.
"In many cultures, adultery is considered a serious offense that can lead to divorce."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'adultery' originates from the Latin word 'adulterium', which means 'to corrupt' or 'to commit adultery'. It evolved through Old French 'adultere' before entering Middle English in the late 14th century, reflecting societal views on marital fidelity and moral conduct.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Adultery" is said worldwide
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adultère
Transliteration: a-dul-tair
"L'adultère est souvent considéré comme un acte immoral."
Ehebruch
Transliteration: eh-eh-brook
"Ehebruch kann zu schweren Konsequenzen führen."
adulterio
Transliteration: a-dul-te-rio
"L'adulterio è un reato in molte culture."
adulterio
Transliteration: a-dul-te-rio
"El adulterio es considerado un pecado en muchas religiones."
adultério
Transliteration: a-dul-te-rio
"O adultério pode causar a destruição de um casamento."
व्यभिचार
Transliteration: vyabhichar
"व्यभिचार को समाज में गंभीरता से लिया जाता है।"
通奸
Transliteration: tōngjiān
"通奸在许多文化中被视为不道德的行为。"
간통
Transliteration: gantong
"간통은 많은 사회에서 중대한 범죄로 간주됩니다."
不貞
Transliteration: futei
"不貞は多くの文化で重大な問題とされています。"
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