poly
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- adjective
- /ˈpɑːli/
- Neologism
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poliamoroso
- Note to basically everybody: please let's not make this into a poly supremacy thing.
- poly people
Examples
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Some are poly because they want to have less.
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Some people are poly simply because they want to have more sex.
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I totally sent this link to the leader of my local poly group since it is right up their alley.
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In fact, poly folk quip that they are too busy communicating and scheduling to have time for sex.
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In it, he suggests that empires, which he describes as poly-ethnic societies, are inherently unstable.
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I've noticed there is an acceptance in contemporary art of poly-referential work and layering without an insistence on cohesion.
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At the festival, I met several poly individuals who shared their unique experiences of love and connection.
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She read a book that beautifully depicted the challenges and joys of a poly relationship.
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Many people in the poly community emphasize the importance of clear communication and consent.
Synonyms
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Having more than one wife or husband at the same time
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Having romantic relationships with more than one person at the same time with everyone's agreement
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Having more than one romantic or sexual partner at the same time
Compounds
- UK
A small plant that lives for one year and grows in wet places with tiny pink flowers
A rolled sweet pudding made from suet pastry filled with jam, often steamed or baked
How Polyamorous
- Neologism
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Poly comes from the Greek word poly meaning 'many', and a helpful way to remember the adjective is to think 'many loves' — someone who is open to more than one romantic partner at the same time. So, calling someone poly means they practice or accept relationships with multiple partners with everyone's agreement.