nonmonogamy

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English

Etymology

From non- +‎ monogamy.

Noun

nonmonogamy (uncountable)

  1. The state of not being monogamous.
    • 2020 August 4, Cynthia McKelvey, “The Challenges of Polyamorous Parenting”, in The New York Times:
      Though nonmonogamy seems to be on the rise — or at least society is more open about it than ever before — families consisting of three or more parents can face challenges that are in some ways different from, and similar to, those faced by divorced parents, single parents and L.G.B.T.Q. parents.