polyamory

noun

poly·am·ory ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rē

plural polyamories

Synonyms of polyamory next

: the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time

polyamorist

ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rist

noun

Examples of polyamory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Additionally, while polyamory might not always be involved, there are many cultures where communal living is the norm. —

Varuna Srinivasan, Allure, 21 June 2024 There’s no denying that polyamory is having its moment in culture this year. —

Cady Lang, TIME, 13 June 2024 Related Articles Harriette Cole: My girls’ sibling rivalry has turned alarmingly intense This person from our high school recently went viral for his controversial views on polyamory and masculinity, advocating for it by showing his lifestyle of having three live-in partners at once. —

Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024 Others may have been convinced to dabble in polyamory. —

Anna Tingley, Variety, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for polyamory

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