polyamory
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]From poly- (from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús, “many”)) + Latin amor (“love”) + -y.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): [ˌpɒlɪˈæməɹi]
- (Standard Southern British) IPA(key): [ˌpɔlijˈæm(ə)ɹi]
- (General American) IPA(key): [ˌpɑlijˈæm(ə)ɹi]
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
[edit]polyamory (usually uncountable, plural polyamories)
- Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.
- 1992, Deborah M. Anapol, Love without limits, page 4:
- Some of these are poly intimacy, polyamory, polygamy, omnigamy, multimate, multiple adult relationship, combo, cellular family, expanded family, nonexclusive relationship, intimate friendship and inclusive relationship.
Alternative forms
[edit]Derived terms
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[edit]Translations
[edit]practices involving relationships with multiple partners
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See also
[edit]Further reading
[edit]- polyamory on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- A discussion of various senses of the term
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