polyamorous

adjective

: involving, having, or characterized by more than one open romantic relationship at a time : marked by polyamory
… Wonder Woman was created by a man who not only believed in the superiority of the fairer sex but also carried on a polyamorous relationship with two feminists who lived with him in one house, along with their children. Melissa Maerz
They are a "polyamorous" family – one whose members are openly committed to several loves at the same time. Annalee Newitz
… many polyamorous relationships are exclusive families whose composition may not change for decades, if ever. Elizabeth Larsen

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Ne-Yo is introducing the world to his new polyamorous lifestyle, sharing photos of his four girlfriends. Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025 Ne-Yo is making one thing clear — his polyamorous lifestyle is working for him, and his four girlfriends are on board with it. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 Ne-Yo has seemingly added his backup dancer, Bri, to his polyamorous relationship. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Feb. 2025 Being polyamorous is different for people of color Family is everything for Chaneé Jackson Kendall. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for polyamorous

Word History

Etymology

poly- + amorous

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of polyamorous was in 1969

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“Polyamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamorous. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

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