consort

UK: ˈkɒnsɔːt | US: ˈkɑːnsɔːrt

Definition

  1. n. a spouse, especially of a reigning monarch

  2. n. a companion or partner

  3. vi. to associate or keep company (with someone)

Structure
con <together>sort <kind>con <together>sort <kind>
Etymology

consort = con<together> + sort<kind>

  • con<together>: From Latin cum, meaning "with" or "together."
  • sort<kind>: From Latin sors (genitive sortis), meaning "lot, fate, or kind."

Etymology Origin:
The word consort originates from Latin consors (sharing a common fate), combining con- (together) and sors (lot/kind). Initially, it referred to partners sharing a destiny, later narrowing to a monarch's spouse (16th century). The verb form emerged from the idea of "associating as companions."

Examples

  1. The queen and her consort attended the ceremony.

  2. He refused to consort with known criminals.

  3. The artist consorted with poets and musicians.

  4. As a royal consort, she had no political power.

  5. Birds of a feather consort together.