Spouse

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The term spouse generally refers to a partner in a marriage:

• A husband, referring to a male.
• A wife, referring to a female.

It may also mean:

• In some usages, a partner in a civil union
• Spouse of Christ is a metaphor for the Ecclesia (church), likening the relationship between Christians and Jesus.

[edit] See also

• Work spouses, a pair of co-workers sharing emotional bonds similar to those in a marriage

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