adultery
nounmasculineformal/ɐ.duɫ.tɨ.ˈɾi.u/medium
a·dul·té·ri·o
Definition
Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse, considered a breach of marital fidelity.
In some cultures, adultery is considered a serious crime.
The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and adultery.
Common collocations
commit adulteryaccused of adultery
Etymology
Do latim 'adulterium'.