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Polgamy vs Polyamory - What's the difference?

polgamy | polyamory |

As a noun polyamory is

any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

polgamy

Not English

Polgamy has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'polgamy':

polygamy, polygony, polygyny, polysemy, polygeny, phlegmy, polysomy

polyamory

English

Alternative forms

* polyamoury

Noun

(en-noun)
  • Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.
  • * 1992 , Deborah M. Anapol, Love without limits , page 4
    • 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.

    Related terms

    * polyamorous * polyfidelity

    See also

    * monogamy * polyandry * polygamy * polygyny * relationship anarchy

    External links

    * ("polyamory" on Wikipedia) * A discussion of various senses of the term