polyamory

noun poly·am·ory \ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rē\

plural poly·am·ories

Definition of POLYAMORY

: the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time

— poly·am·or·ist \-rist\ noun

— poly·am·o·rous \-ˈa-mə-rəs, -ˈam-rəs\ adjective

polyamorous (from poly- + amorous) + ²-y

First Known Use: 1994

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