Main Entry: poly·am·ory

Pronunciation: \ˌpä-lē-ˈa-mə-rē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural poly·am·ories

Etymology: polyamorous (from poly- + amorous) + ²-y

Date: 1994

: the state or practice of having more than one open romantic relationship at a time

— poly·am·or·ist \-rist\ noun

— poly·am·o·rous \-ˈa-mə-rəs, -ˈam-rəs\ adjective