Consort Meaning in English

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Definition

A 'consort' is usually the spouse of a ruling monarch. It can also mean someone who accompanies another, especially as a partner or companion.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly formal; common in historical, royal, or academic contexts ("Queen Consort"). As a verb ('to consort with'), it means to associate closely, often with negative implication ("consort with criminals"). Do not confuse with 'concert.'

• Spanish: consorte - pareja (real)
• Portuguese (BR): consorte - cônjuge (real)
• Portuguese (PT): consorte - cônjuge (real)
• Chinese (Simplified): 配偶（尤指王室） - 结伴
• Chinese (Traditional): 配偶（尤指王室） - 結伴
• Hindi: सहचर - जीवनसाथी (राजघराने के लिए)
• Arabic: قرين - شريك (للملوك)
• Bengali: সহচর - রাজসঙ্গী
• Russian: супруга (правителя) - спутник - сотоварищ - общаться (обычно с неодобрением)
• Japanese: 配偶者（王族の場合） - 仲間 - 付き合う（動詞）
• Vietnamese: người phối ngẫu (của hoàng gia) - bạn đồng hành - giao du (động từ, thường mang nghĩa xấu)
• Korean: 배우자(왕실) - 동반자 - 교제하다(부정적 의미)
• Turkish: eş (hükümdarın) - refakatçi - birlikte olmak (olumsuz anlamda)
• Urdu: شریک حیات (بادشاہ/ملکہ کا) - ساتھی - میل جول رکھنا (عموماً منفی معنی میں)
• Indonesian: vợ/chồng (của vua) - bạn đồng hành - giao du (nghĩa xấu, động từ)

Example Sentences

The king's consort attended the ceremony.

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She was named Queen Consort after the wedding.

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His consort supported him during the event.

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Royal consorts often have ceremonial roles but little real power.

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He's been seen to consort with some suspicious people lately.

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I wouldn't consort with those people if I were you.

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