polyamory

English

Etymology

From poly- (from Ancient Greek πολύς (polús, “many”)) +‎ Latin amor (“love”) +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɒ.lɪˈæ.mə.ɹi/
  • (Standard Southern British) IPA(key): [ˌpɔ.lijˈæ.m(ə).ɹi]
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌpɑ.lijˈæ.m(ə).ɹi/
  • Rhymes: -æməɹi
  • Hyphenation: po‧ly‧a‧mo‧ry

Noun

polyamory (usually uncountable, plural polyamories)

  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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