polyamorous

adj
/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/US

Etymology

From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet of Lovers", from poly- + amorous or polyamory + -ous.

  1. derived from amor
  2. derived from *amōrōsus
  3. derived from amoros
  4. inherited from amorous
  5. formed as polyamorous — “poly- + amorous

Definitions

  1. Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all…

    Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.

    • Being polyamorous isn't inherently wrong. Neither is desiring threesomes or kinky sex.
    • Grace now lives alone, but many of her friends still live in group houses, where they share resources, and sometimes polyamorous entanglements.
  2. Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

The neighborhood

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