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Vinony

polyamory

noun

  1. practice of or desire for intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the knowledge of all partners; consensual, ethical, and responsible non-monogamy
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌpɒ.lɪˈæ.mə.ɹi/ / [ˌpɔ.lijˈæ.m(ə).ɹi] / /ˌpɑ.lijˈæ.m(ə).ɹi/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- Proto-Indo-European *h₃emh₃- Proto-Indo-European *-ti Proto-Indo-European *h₃émh₃ti Proto-Italic *amō Latin amō Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *-ōs Proto-Italic *-ōs Latin -or Latin amor Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -ia Old French -ieder. Middle English -ie Middle English -y English -y English polyamory From poly- + Latin amor + English -y.

  1. Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

    “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.”