Monopoly

Monopoly

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Orientation:	Any
PronunciationUS:	mənˈɑːpəli
PronunciationGB:	məˈnɒpəli
Main Umbrella:	Relationship

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Monopoly or Polymono is defined as being open to having either a monogamous or polyamorous relationship but unlike Ambiamorous, one who is Monopoly might have a preference for one or the other, but still may be open to the different types of relationships.

The component 'Mono' comes from the Greek cardinal word meaning 'One or alone' but may also mean 'single'

The component 'Poly' comes from the Greek 'πολύς' which can mean many things, such as 'A lot', 'much', 'great' The word 'Poly' means 'Many' or 'Much' but can also mean 'Several', 'More than one'

Related Terms

Label	Relationship	Description	Difference
Ambiamorous	Counterpart	Enjoy both monoamorous and polyamorous relationships with little to no preference between the two	Ambiamorous individuals do not have a preference, whilst Polymono/Monopoly indviduals may have one.
Monoamorous	Opposite	An exclusive relationship of exactly two individuals.	Monoamourous individuals have a perference for only having one partner and that is it. Polymono/Monopoly may only have one preference, which could be Monogamy.
Polyamorous	Opposite	A relationship made up of more than two individuals	Monopoly/Polymono individuals may still engage in polyamory but that may not be the same for every individual. They may have some sort of preference, the preference may not be Polyamory.