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Meaning of polyamory in English

polyamory
noun [ U ]
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/ˌpɑː.liˈæm.ɚ.i/ uk
/ˌpɒl.iˈæm.ər.i/
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the practice of having sexual or romantic relationships with two or more people at the same time:
For him, polyamory is more honest and natural than monogamy.
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free love
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多性伴行为…
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poliamor…
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