First Gentleman
noun
variants
or first gentleman
plural First Gentlemen or first gentlemen
: the husband or male partner of the chief executive of a country or jurisdiction
Kristi Noem's husband has reached another milestone in his role as First Gentleman, albeit a very small one. Bryon Noem has been memorialized in the First Spouse Doll Case, where dolls are displayed with the attire that the spouse—and in one instance, sister—of every South Dakota governor wore at their inauguration.—Trevor J. Mitchell
There is virtually nothing a first lady or first gentleman must do. If the spouse of the president wishes to make few public appearances, or do little for public causes, and focus almost exclusively on her personal and private concerns, that is, of course, an option.—David Frum
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“First Gentleman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/First%20Gentleman. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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