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polyamory

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Polyamory (noun) means the practice of having more than one romantic or sexual partner at once, with everyone involved knowing and agreeing to it.

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The practice of having more than one romantic or sexual partner at once, with everyone involved knowing and agreeing to it.

"Some of these are poly intimacy, polyamory, polygamy, omnigamy, multimate, multiple adult relationship, combo, cellular family, expanded family, nonexclusive relationship, intimate friendship and inclusive relationship." — Deborah M. Anapol, Love without limits (1992)

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