From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet of Lovers", frompoly- +‎amorous orpolyamory +‎-ous.

• (US)IPA^(key): /ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/

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polyamorous (notcomparable)

1. Havingrelationships with multiplepartners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging inpolyamory.
   • 2016 April 3, Zachary Zane, “Where Do "Messy Bisexuals" Fit Into the Bi+ Community?”, inHuffPost‎^[1], archived fromthe original on7 June 2022:

     Beingpolyamorous 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.

• poly(informal)
• polyam(informal)

• monoamorous
• ambiamorous
• monogamous
• polyfidelitous
• polysexual

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