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
To answer your question about what monogamous people can learn from that chapter about non-monogamy, I think it's to actively interrogate your desires, rather than just falling back on a cultural default.
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
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
Pick a calm moment with plenty of time, and ask how he feels about non-monogamy.
From Slate • May 11, 2021
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