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adj
Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Antonyms: none provided
adj
Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
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History
From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, A Bouquet of Lovers, formed poly- + amorous or polyamory + -ous.
Across languages
15 source translations are retained for this English entry.
