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aro

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\ ˈā-(ˌ)rō How to pronounce aro (audio) , ˈer-(ˌ)ō, ˈa-(ˌ)rō \

Definition of aro

: aromantic An aro person may never develop a crush on person, or envision themselves entering a romantic relationship with someone.— Megan Swett

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aro noun, plural aros
But one of the most significant changes I've experienced is my acceptance of my asexual and aromantic identities. Now most of my social circle is made up of other aces and aros. — Isabel Nathan

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2014, in the meaning defined above

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“Aro.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aro. Accessed 15 December 2019.

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