polyamory

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related terms 1.3 See also 1.4 External links

[edit] English

 Polyamory^{help, file}

• IPA: /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ri/

[edit] Etymology

The term dates from the 1960s or earlier, a hybrid of the Greek poly (“‘many’”) and the Latin amor (“‘love’”).

[edit] Noun

polyamory (plural polyamories)

1. Any of various practices involving relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• polyamorous

[edit] See also

• monogamy
• polyandry
• polygamy
• polygyny

[edit] External links

• Wikipedia article on Polyamory
• The alt.polyamory home page
• A discusson of various senses of the term