# polyamorous

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/ · frequency rank #73,541

## Definitions
1. Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.
2. Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

## Etymology
From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet of Lovers", from poly- + amorous or polyamory + -ous.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/polyamorous