polyamory

== English == === Etymology === From poly- + Latin amor + English -y. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɒ.lɪˈæ.mə.ɹi/ (Standard Southern British) IPA(key): [ˌpɔ.lijˈæ.m(ə).ɹi] (General American) IPA(key): /ˌpɑ.lijˈæ.m(ə).ɹi/ Rhymes: -æməɹi Hyphenation: po‧ly‧a‧mo‧ry === Noun === polyamory (usually uncountable, plural polyamories) Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved. ==== Alternative forms ==== polyamoury (rare) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== polyamorous polycule polyfidelity ==== Translations ==== === See also === polyandry polygamy polygyny monoamory monogamy relationship anarchy === Further reading === polyamory on Wikipedia.Wikipedia A discussion of various senses of the term