noun

lovers

lovers, enthusiasts

The two lovers met in secret.

The two lovers met in secret.

They were lovers of art and music.

They were lovers of art and music.

a pair of people in a romantic relationship The lovers held hands.

((of sth.)) people who love (sth.) They were lovers of fine wine.

Synonyms: partners, couple, sweethearts, enthusiasts, fans

From the verb 'love' + the agent suffix '-er' + the plural '-s'.

Think of people who 'love' each other or 'love' a particular subject. The '-er' and '-s' indicate 'people who do'.

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