Complete Definition of "polyamorous"

English

Etymology
The term dates from the 1960s or earlier, a hybrid of the Greek poly for many and the Latin amor for love.

Adjective
polyamorous

  1. Following one of various practices of having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved.
  2. Having personal beliefs regarding relationships that are compatible with polyamory, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

See also
monogamous

External links
w:Polyamory|Wikipedia article on Polyamory
The alt.polyamory home page

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