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husband

Also known as married man

thumb|Husband and Wife (1523) by Lorenzo Lotto

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A husband is a married man in a committed legal and social relationship with a spouse. The term matters because it describes a fundamental family relationship that carries legal rights, responsibilities, and social significance across cultures and throughout history.

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Origin and etymology
Related terms
Western culture
Historical status
Contemporary status
Religion
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism and Chinese folk religions
Other cultures
Expectation of fidelity
See also
References
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thumb|Husband and Wife (1523) by Lorenzo Lotto

A husband is a man involved in a marital relationship, commonly referred to as a spouse. The specific rights, responsibilities, and societal status attributed to a husband can vary significantly across different cultures and historical periods, reflecting a global perspective on this role.