polyamorous

American  

[pol-ee-am-er-uhs] / ˌpɒl iˈæm ər əs /

adjective

1. noting or relating to polyamory, the practice or condition of participating simultaneously in more than one serious romantic or sexual relationship with the knowledge and consent of all partners.

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Etymology

Origin of polyamorous

First recorded in 1990–95; poly- ( def. ) + amorous ( def. )

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• polyamorous vs. polygamous
• polyamorous vs. monogamous

Example Sentences

Polyamorous relationships are as varied as any other straight, gay, lesbian, asexual or wholly platonic relationship.

From The Guardian • Sep. 1, 2020

Polyamorous for most of her adult life, Ms. Ambert hid it from her colleagues in medical school and residency.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2019

Polyamorous people reject the end game of romantic monogamy, and disdain so-called “relationship escalators”: society’s expectation that couples will cycle through #putaringonit selfies, marriage and kids.

From The Guardian • Sep. 25, 2018