polyamorous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.
  2. Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-polyamorous.wav

Word forms

polyamorous

Etymology

From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet of Lovers", from poly- + amorous or polyamory + -ous.

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