consort
noun/ˈkɑnsɔrt/
Frequency rank: #10,587 most common English word
Meaning
a spouse or partner, especially of a monarch; also, to spend time in company with someone.
Example sentence
The queen arrived at the ceremony with her royal consort by her side.
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