Aromantic

//ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈmæn.tɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who does not experience romantic attraction to others.

    "Ours is a generation of aromantics, jaded about matters of the heart — often before gaining firsthand experience."

Adjective
  1. 1
    That feels little or no romantic attraction to others and/or romantic desire.

    "Although there are aromantic asexuals who do not experience the instinctual emotional need to be in a romantic relationship, many asexuals seek monogamous partners and value intimate connections just like sexual people."

Synonyms

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aroaroaroromantic

Example

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"Maria is aromantic and homosexual."

Etymology

(2005) From a- + romantic. Compare asexual. First coined in 2005 in Asexual Visibility and Education Network forums.

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aro-acearo-ace

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