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

• A husband, if male
• A wife, if female

If may also mean:

• In some usages, a partner in a civil union instead of a proper marriage
• Work spouses, a pair of co-workers sharing emotional bonds similar to those in a marriage

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