The difference between Boyfriend and Significant other

When used as nouns, boyfriend means a male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship, whereas significant other means one's romantic partner, regardless of marital status or gender.

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  1. Boyfriend as a noun:

    A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

  2. Boyfriend as a noun:

    A male friend.

  1. Significant other as a noun:

    One's romantic partner, regardless of marital status or gender.

  2. Significant other as a noun:

    A person with whom one has an important bond of some kind.

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