non-monogamy
Americannoun
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the practice of having or pursuing more than one sexual, romantic, or marital relationship at a time; polyamory.
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Zoology. the practice of having more than one mate.
Example Sentences
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She advises couples thinking about opening up their relationship to ensure it is solid as non-monogamy "is not a good solution to problems".
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
A lot of people have been commenting on that chapter as if it's some full-throated defense of non-monogamy, when really it's just an argument against the default of monogamy.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2022
A thoughtful, layered, smirk-free show about people constructing their intimate lives outside socially accepted bounds, it makes a humanizing, live-and-let-live case for consensual, ethical non-monogamy.
From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2021
Feminism means you get to pick monogamy or non-monogamy!
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2021
I’ve had negative experiences where revealing my bisexuality and non-monogamy made me feel like my personal life was up for grabs as entertainment.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2021
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