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Boyfriend

/ˈbɔɪfrend/

A male partner in a romantic or emotional relationship.

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Emma loves her new boyfriend.Jake is my best friend's boyfriend.

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First recorded in 1822, the term "boyfriend" originates from the combination of "boy" (a male child or young man) and "friend." Initially used to refer to a male comrade, it evolved to denote a romantic relationship partner by the late 19th century.

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