English Explanatory Dictionary

helpmeet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A helpful partner, particularly a spouse.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛlpmiːt/

Word forms

helpmeet helpmeets

Etymology

Univerbation of part of a phrase in Genesis 2:18 in the King James Version: “an helpe meet” for Adam (i.e. a helper suitable for him) (help + meet).

Synonyms

helpmate spouse better half consort helpmeet mate other half partner wedder
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