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polyamorous Meaning & Definition

/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/

What Does Polyamorous Mean?

As an adjective, polyamorous means Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory. It can also mean Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

Polyamorous: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation//ˌpɑliˈæmərəs//
Syllables1
Synonymspoly and polyam

Polyamorous Definition (Adjective)

  1. Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.
  2. Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

Synonyms of Polyamorous

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Antonyms of Polyamorous

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Polyamorous in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

polyamorous (not comparable)

Origin of Polyamorous

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

How to Pronounce Polyamorous

You say polyamorous as //ˌpɑliˈæmərəs//. It has 1 syllable.

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