polyamory
noun
poly·am·ory
ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rē 
plural polyamories
: the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time
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Now, the game invites you to partake in its newest lifestyle simulation: polyamory.
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Abby Monteil, Them, 1 July 2024
Michelle Hy, polyamory expert and founder of the website Polyamorous While Asian, defines polyamory as the capacity to have multiple simultaneous intimate relationships and a polycule a way to vaguely refer to the web of these multiple relationships—both platonic and romantic.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 21 June 2024
Forms of non-monogamy, like open relationships and polyamory, have become hot topics in dating culture, stirring passionate responses from those in favor of these non-traditional relationship styles and those staunchly against them.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
Additionally, while polyamory might not always be involved, there are many cultures where communal living is the norm.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 21 June 2024
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Abby Monteil, Them, 1 July 2024
Michelle Hy, polyamory expert and founder of the website Polyamorous While Asian, defines polyamory as the capacity to have multiple simultaneous intimate relationships and a polycule a way to vaguely refer to the web of these multiple relationships—both platonic and romantic.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 21 June 2024
Forms of non-monogamy, like open relationships and polyamory, have become hot topics in dating culture, stirring passionate responses from those in favor of these non-traditional relationship styles and those staunchly against them.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
Additionally, while polyamory might not always be involved, there are many cultures where communal living is the norm.
—Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 21 June 2024
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“Polyamory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamory. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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