"polyamorous" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet of Lovers", from poly- + amorous. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|poly|amorous}} poly- + amorous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} polyamorous (not comparable)
  1. Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Polyamory Translations (having relationships with multiple partners): pluramema (Esperanto), polyamorinen (Finnish), monisuhteinen (Finnish), polyamoureux (French), polyamor (German), polyamorös (German), tártszerelmű (Hungarian), poliamoroso (Italian), poliamoroso (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-polyamorous-en-adj-n~-p0PU9 Disambiguation of Polyamory: 51 49 Categories (other): English terms prefixed with poly- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with poly-: 51 49 Disambiguation of 'having relationships with multiple partners': 77 23
  2. Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Polyamory
    Sense id: en-polyamorous-en-adj-LX-pD8OW Disambiguation of Polyamory: 51 49 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English terms prefixed with poly- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 68 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 35 65 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with poly-: 51 49
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: poly [informal], polyam [informal] Derived forms: solo polyamorous Related terms: monoamorous, ambiamorous, monogamous, polyfidelitous, polysexual

Alternative forms

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