different between monogamous vs polyamorous

monogamous

English

Etymology

mono- +? -gamous

Adjective

monogamous (not comparable)

  1. Being married to one person at a time.
  2. (zoology) Having only one sexual partner at a time.
  3. (botany) Monogamic; having a simple flower with united anthers.

Pronunciation

Related terms

  • monogamy

Translations

See also

  • polygamous

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polyamorous

English

Etymology

From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet of Lovers", from amorous.

Adjective

polyamorous (comparative more polyamorous, superlative most polyamorous)

  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.

Translations

See also

  • monoamorous
  • monogamous
  • polyfidelitous
  • polysexual

Further reading

  • Wikipedia article on Polyamory
  • The alt.polyamory home page

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