polyamorous

Meanings

1. 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. 2
   noun

   a polyamorous person

   The meetup welcomed polyamorous people and monogamous allies.

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

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