English Explanatory Dictionary

metamour

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In a polyamorous relationship: one's partner's partner, with whom one is not directly involved.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛtəmʊə/ /-mɔː/ /ˈmɛtəmʊɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-metamour.wav

Word forms

metamour metamours

Etymology

From meta- (prefix meaning ‘transcending’) + amour (“lover”), probably influenced by paramour.

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