polyamorous

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/ UK /ˌpɒliˈæmərəs/ See IPA manual

Freq #77868

Meanings

1

adj
involving or open to romantic relationships with more than one partner, with everyone informed and consenting

They are polyamorous and discuss boundaries openly with each partner.
2

noun
a polyamorous person

The meetup welcomed polyamorous people and monogamous allies.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · involving or open to... nonmonogamouspoly

2 noun · a polyamorous person polyamorous person

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Opposites

monogamousmonoamorous

Word family

Derived forms polyamorouslypolyamorousness

Related forms polyamoryambiamorouspolyfidelitous

Etymology

Coined in the late twentieth century from poly- (many) + amorous, or from polyamory + -ous. It combines Greek poly- with Latin amor (love).

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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