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单词 polyamory
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Definition of polyamory in English:

polyamory

noun ˌpɒliˈam(ə)riˌpälēˈamərē
mass noun
  • The practice of engaging in multiple sexual relationships with the consent of all the people involved.

    (各方均知情并同意的)多角性爱关系

    Example sentencesExamples
    • People who practice polyamory are entitled to the same respect as those who are monogamists.
    • Swinging, bisexuality, homosexuality, polyamory, etc, are all ‘alternative lifestyles’.
    • In my experience it is men, more often than women, that are unfamiliar with true polyamory, where communication and consent are a given.
    • It is very likely that the next person one is attracted to has no concept of polyamory, and expects to enter into an exclusive relationship, not an open one.
    • Just as with sexual orientation, polyamory is a way of life that you cannot easily deny if it is meant for you.

Derivatives

  • polyamorist

  • noun ˌpɒliˈam(ə)rɪst
    • But a well-adjusted polyamorist is too controversial a figure, so the movie quickly takes action to drag the lovable anti-hero down.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It talks about polyamory - I think I'm going to be a polyamorist now.
      • So if I decide that I want to be a polyamorist, how do I broach the subject with my girlfriend?
      • So, it was with some admiration that I spoke to Leanne Cusitar, an avowed polyamorist for the last six years.
      • What pleasure would a polyamorist find if restricted to monogamy or serial monogamy?
  • polyamorous

  • adjective ˌpɒliˈam(ə)rəsˌpɑliˈæm(ə)rəs
    • Characterized by or involved in the practice of engaging in multiple sexual relationships with the consent of all the people involved.

      (各方均知情并同意的)多角性爱关系

      intimacy and trust are essential to successful polyamorous relationships
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Alfred was bisexual and polyamorous
      • In polyamorous relationships and families, various arrangements of consenting adult men and women choose to love and support each other emotionally, spiritually, physically, and often financially.
      • Just under 1% of all survey takers reported being in a polyamorous relationship - with two or more committed partners.
      • Neither a wholehearted endorsement of polyamorous bisexuality - which Kinsey engaged in - nor a testament to monogamy, the film is primarily about love.

Origin

1990s: from poly- 'many' + Latin amor 'love'.

Definition of polyamory in US English:

polyamory

nounˌpälēˈamərē
  • The practice of engaging in multiple sexual relationships with the consent of all the people involved.

    (各方均知情并同意的)多角性爱关系

    Example sentencesExamples
    • People who practice polyamory are entitled to the same respect as those who are monogamists.
    • Just as with sexual orientation, polyamory is a way of life that you cannot easily deny if it is meant for you.
    • It is very likely that the next person one is attracted to has no concept of polyamory, and expects to enter into an exclusive relationship, not an open one.
    • Swinging, bisexuality, homosexuality, polyamory, etc, are all ‘alternative lifestyles’.
    • In my experience it is men, more often than women, that are unfamiliar with true polyamory, where communication and consent are a given.

Origin

1990s: from poly- ‘many’ + Latin amor ‘love’ + -y.

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