polyamory
noun
the practice or condition of participating simultaneously in more than one serious romantic or sexual relationship with the knowledge and consent of all partners.
polyamorist
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a word derived from
polyamory.
Example Sentences
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It’s an awkward situation even for a polyamorist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
As Davis becomes a more experienced polyamorist, her satisfaction grows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
Matthesen, a polyamorist, had been married for two years when she and Mike began dating.
From Slate ● Nov. 15, 2019
Everyone seemed to know one veteran polyamorist: a 64-year-old man with a long, white braid.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2017
"We really have to separate the issues of polygamy form the issues of abuse," counters Robyn Trask, executive director of the Colorado-based polyamorist advocacy group Loving More.
From US News ● Apr. 11, 2016
