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polyamorous.

Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/US
  1. Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.

    not-comparable
  2. Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

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

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