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