polyamory
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Etymology
From poly- (from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús, “many”)) + Latin amor (“love”) + -y.
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Noun
polyamory (usually uncountable, plural polyamories)
- Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.
- 1992, Deborah M. Anapol, Love without limits, page 4:
- Some of these are poly intimacy, polyamory, polygamy, omnigamy, multimate, multiple adult relationship, combo, cellular family, expanded family, nonexclusive relationship, intimate friendship and inclusive relationship.
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practices involving relationships with multiple partners
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Further reading
polyamory on Wikipedia.Wikipedia - A discussion of various senses of the term
