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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How does polyamorous compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• polyamorous vs. polygamous
• polyamorous vs. monogamous

Example Sentences

As in the continued push by the nation’s most powerful, polyamorous sports concern to share its games among a remote control-melting parade of broadcast channels, cable networks, and streamers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Not everyone supports the recognition of polyamorous relationships, however.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

There’s a reason polyamorous relationships seem like a luxury for the well-to-do.

From Slate • May 5, 2024

Wonder Woman used to extol feminism decades before its time, and it was co-created by polyamorous author William Moulton Marston.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023

But understanding a polyamorous relationship in Limpopo province, a rural part of South Africa, was always going to prove difficult for the local community.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023