"May-September romance" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: May-September romances [plural]
Etymology: From the metaphor of a year being the lifespan of a person, May being a time of relative youth and September being late in maturity. Head templates: {{en-noun}} May-September romance (plural May-September romances)
  1. A romantic relationship where one partner is significantly older than the other. Categories (topical): Love Synonyms: May-December romance Related terms: autumn romance, December bride

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