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polyamorous

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Etymology

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From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet of Lovers", from poly- +‎ amorous or polyamory +‎ -ous.

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polyamorous (not comparable)

  1. Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.
    • 2016 April 3, Zachary Zane, “Where Do "Messy Bisexuals" Fit Into the Bi+ Community?”, in HuffPost[1], archived from the original on 7 June 2022:
      Being polyamorous isn't inherently wrong. Neither is desiring threesomes or kinky sex.
  2. Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

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