Polyamory

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ËŒpÉ’liˈæm(É™)ri/

Alternative forms

• polyamoury

Origin

From poly- (from Ancient Greek πολύς (polus, "many")) + Latin amor ("love") + -y.

Full definition of polyamory

Noun

1. 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 4Some of these are poly intimacy, polyamory, polygamy, omnigamy, multimate, multiple adult relationship, combo, cellular family, expanded family, nonexclusive relationship, intimate friendship and inclusive relationship.

Related terms

• polyamorous
• polyfidelity