different between monogamy vs polyamorous

English

From French monogamie, from Late Latin monogamia, from Ancient Greek ????????? (monogamía). Synchronically, mono- +? -gamy.

monogamy (countable and uncountable, plural monogamies)

A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.
Antonym: polygamy
The practice of being married to one person as opposed to multiple.
Antonym: polygamy

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

polyamorous (comparative more polyamorous, superlative most polyamorous)

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

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