non-monogamy

[nahn-muh-nahg-uh-mee]

noun

1. the practice of having or pursuing more than one sexual, romantic, or marital relationship at a time; polyamory.

2. Zoology.,  the practice of having more than one mate.

Example Sentences

There are brief cutaways to Jonno’s home life, which at least has the benefit of giving us more Grant, plus Naomi Watts as his wife, Ann; scenes back in New York likewise give us unrelated time with Rita Wilson as Jessica’s mother, Lois; Rhea Perlman her mouthy grandmother, Dottie; Dunham’s Nora and Andrew Rannells as her ex-husband, Jameson, who left her in favor of “exploring non-monogamy with a couple both named Cody.”

From Los Angeles Times

Both couples claim they’re hip enough to make non-monogamy work.

From Los Angeles Times

Soft swinging is defined as "a form of ethical non-monogamy, as long as all parties are aware and consenting."

From Salon

Since 2019, five UK dating apps have sprung up to cater for ethical non-monogamy.

From BBC

Ethical non-monogamy dating app Feeld declined to share its raw data, but reported that it had seen 300% growth in some of the areas across Britain in the past year.

From BBC