Polyromantic, refers to someone who is romantically attracted to many, but not all, genders,[2] and not necessarily involving sexual attraction.[3]
Etymology[]
"Polyromantic" comes from the prefix poly-, meaning "many".[4]
Distinction[]
Aromantic[]
- Main article: Aromantic
An individual who is aromantic may feel little or no romantic attraction to others. An aromantic person does not feel the innate need to connect on a deeper emotional or physical level.[3]
Panromantic[]
- Main article: Panromantic
An individual who is panromantic is emotionally and spiritually attracted to anyone, regardless of gender identity, but not in a sexual manner.[3]
A polyromantic flag
Polysexual[]
- Main article: Polysexual
An individual who is polysexual can be attracted to anyone, regardless of gender in a sexual manner. However, for someone who is polysexual, sexual identity does matter, and is attracted to individuals of a certain identity. As an example, someone attracted to women, would be attracted to those who identify as female.[3]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ "Polyromantic (1)" by Pride-Flags on <deviantart.com>. Published May 9, 2016. (no backup information provided)
- ↑ "Exploring identities" on <lgbtq.unc.edu>. (Archived on 2021-11-26)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "I Am A Polyromantic" on <optimistminds.com>. (Archived on 2021-12-09)
- ↑ "Definition of Poly-" on <merriam-webster.com>. Published by Merriam-Webster. (no backup information provided)