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Record 1 2018-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Sociology of Human Relations
  • Anthropology
DEF

A close friend or family member.

OBS

significant other: When used in the singular, "significant other" usually refer to one's romantic partner.

OBS

significant other; loved one: terms usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • significant others
  • loved ones

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
  • Anthropologie
DEF

Ami proche ou membre de la famille.

OBS

proche; être cher; personne chère : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • proches
  • êtres chers
  • personnes chères

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de la familia
  • Sociología de las relaciones humanas
  • Antropología
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