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   Pol·y·am·o·ry

   /ˌpälēˈamərē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the practice of engaging in multiple romantic (and typically sexual) relationships, with the consent of all the people involved.

   Word Origin 1990s: from poly- ‘many’ + Latin amor ‘love’ + -y3.

   Derivatives

   • 1. polyamorist noun

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. www.verywellmind.com › what-does-polyamorous-mean-21882What Is a Polyamorous Relationship? - Verywell Mind

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   Nov 14, 2022 · At a Glance. To be polyamorous means to have open intimate or romantic relationships with more than one person at a time. People who are polyamorous can have any sexual orientation, and polyamorous relationships can include people of different sexual orientations.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › polyamoryPolyamory Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of POLYAMORY is the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time.

4. psychcentral.com › health › polyamorous-relationshipPolyamorous Relationships: How It Works | Psych Central

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   Nov 23, 2021 · Polyamory is a form of ethical non-monogamy that involves committed relationships between two or more people — typically romantic relationships. Essentially, being...

5. www.britannica.com › topic › polyamoryPolyamory | Definition, Meaning, Relationships, & Types

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Polyamory, having or desiring multiple intimate relationships at the same time with the full knowledge and consent of all parties involved. Polyamory is not to be confused with other types of consensual nonmonogamy such as polygamy, having more than one spouse; swinging or partner swapping, in.

6. www.simplypsychology.org › polyamoryWhat Is a Polyamorous Relationship? - Simply Psychology

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   Nov 8, 2023 · Polyamory is the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with multiple partners with the consent of all involved. People who identify as polyamorous may engage in open relationships and reject the idea that exclusivity is necessary for meaningful, sustainable relationships. Variants of the term polyamory have existed since the 1950s.

7. www.mindbodygreen.com › articles › polyamoryPolyamory: How It Works, Terms, FAQs & Talking To Partners ...

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   Sep 29, 2021 · Polyamory is a form of consensual or ethical non-monogamy wherein people may have romantic relationships with multiple people at the same time, says sex and relationship coach Azaria Menezes. "Everyone involved in the polyamorous relationship has consented to the relationship dynamic," she adds.

8. www.them.us › story › what-is-polyamory-according-to-queerWhat Is Polyamory? Queer Relationship Experts Explain ... - Them

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   Jul 5, 2022 · Polyamory is a non-monogamous approach to love and dating in which people are consensually involved with more than one person at a time. At its core, being in a polyamorous relationship means investing in a dating structure that frames love as abundant. The beautiful thing about polyamory is it can take a near-infinite number of forms.