adjective

allo

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Allo (adjective) means experiencing sexual and/or romantic attraction toward others, as opposed to being asexual or aromantic. Example: “She identifies as allo, meaning she does experience romantic attraction.”

adjective

Experiencing sexual and/or romantic attraction toward others, as opposed to being asexual or aromantic.

"She identifies as allo, meaning she does experience romantic attraction."

"The workshop covered relationship dynamics between allo and ace partners."

noun

A person who experiences sexual and/or romantic attraction.

"The support group welcomes allos and aces alike."

How to use allo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, community-grown label for someone who does feel sexual or romantic attraction to other people — the counterpart to "ace" or "aro."

When to use it

Mostly used within LGBTQ+ and asexual/aromantic-community conversations rather than formal or clinical writing.

Easily confused with

ace → aro

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: allos
Comparative: more allo
Superlative: most allo

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Etymology

A short form of "allosexual" or "alloromantic," built with the Greek prefix allo- meaning "other."

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for allo

hallo Gallo Rallo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of allo?

"allo" (adjective) means experiencing sexual and/or romantic attraction toward others, as opposed to being asexual or aromantic.

What are the different meanings of allo?

"allo" has 2 main meanings: 1. Experiencing sexual and/or romantic attraction toward others, as opposed to being asexual or aromantic; 2. A person who experiences sexual and/or romantic attraction.

How do you use allo in a sentence?

Example: "She identifies as allo, meaning she does experience romantic attraction."

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