What does Significant other mean?

Romantic partner (Important person) For example: "My significant other is amazing. (My romantic partner is amazing.)"

Where does the slang word Significant other come from?

Significant other is a slang term from Namibia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Namibia and across Africa.

Significant other

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Significant other definition 1

Romantic partner (Important person)

"My significant other is amazing. (My romantic partner is amazing.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Significant other 🇧🇼 Botswana

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