"polyfidelitous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From poly- + fidelitous. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|fidelitous}} poly- + fidelitous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} polyfidelitous (not comparable)
  1. Faithful within a polyamorous relationship. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: polyfidelity
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