polyamory
Etymology

From poly- + amor + -y.

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: [ˌpɒlɪˈæməɹi]
  • (Standard Southern British) IPA: [ˌpɔlijˈæm(ə)ɹi]
  • (America) IPA: [ˌpɑlijˈæm(ə)ɹi]
Noun

polyamory (uncountable)

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