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demiromantic

American

[dem-ee-roh-man-tik] / ˌdɛm i roʊˈmæn tɪk /

adjective

noting or relating to a person who is romantically attracted only to people with whom they already have an emotional bond.

noun

a person who is romantically attracted only to people with whom they already have an emotional bond.

Etymology

Origin of demiromantic

First recorded in 2005–10; demi- ( def. ) + romantic ( def. )

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