polyamory

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

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/

• (Audio)

  (file)

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.

• polyamoury (rare)

• polyamorous
• polyfidelity

• polyandry
• polygamy
• polygyny
• monoamory
• monogamy
• relationship anarchy

• polyamory on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• A discussion of various senses of the term