polyamorous

[ pol-ee-am-er-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

noting or relating to polyamory, the practice or condition of participating simultaneously in more than one serious romantic or sexual relationship with the knowledge and consent of all partners.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of polyamorous¹

First recorded in 1990–95; poly- ( def ) + amorous ( def )

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Example Sentences

You can end the game being platonic friends with absolutely everyone, choose a single lover or be polyamorous.

From Washington Post

My participants included single people trying to find “the one,” some simply looking to casually date and hook up, and others in polyamorous or open relationships who were seeking to expand their network of lovers.

From No Straight News

When Marston wanted Byrne to move in with him and Holloway, they came to a polyamorous agreement.

From The Daily Beast

A few high-minded sex workers are convinced they can hack the jealousy system by declaring themselves openly polyamorous.

From The Daily Beast

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