/aˈmante/; am-ahnt-eh

Definitions

1. noun

a lover or someone who is romantically involved with someone

“She was his amante, but he still had feelings for his ex-wife.”

2. noun

a person who has a strong liking or enthusiasm for something

“He’s an amante of Italian food and always tries new recipes.”

3. noun

a patron or supporter of the arts

“The amante of the opera house donated a large sum to the renovation fund.”