aromantic

Meanings

• adjective

  A person who identifies as aromantic, meaning they do not experience romantic attraction.

  - "She is aromantic and does not feel the need for a romantic partner."
  - "Many aroaces (aromantic asexuals) identify as aromantic."

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Synonyms

aro

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Variants

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aromantic , aromanticism , aromantics

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Etymology

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The term aromantic is derived from the Greek word 'aroma' meaning 'fragrant' or 'aromatic', and 'romance' meaning 'love' or 'affection'. The term was coined in the late 1990s to describe individuals who do not experience romantic attraction.

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Trivia

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1. The term aromantic was first coined in 1995 by Avelyn Hadden in the zine 'The Invisible Orientation'.

2. Aromanticism is not a mental disorder or a sign of emotional instability.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asexuality: Asexuality is a sexual orientation where a person does not experience sexual attraction. Aromanticism is a separate orientation that deals with romantic attraction.

2. Platonic relationship: A platonic relationship is a deep and meaningful friendship between two individuals without romantic or sexual attraction.

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Culture

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Aromanticism is a part of the asexuality spectrum and is a relatively new concept in the LGBTQ+ community. It is important to note that aromantic individuals may still experience other forms of attraction, such as platonic or sexual attraction.

How to Memorize "aromantic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who does not feel the need for romantic relationships. Visualize them going about their daily life without the need for a romantic partner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term aromantic with the absence of romantic attraction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym ARoA (Aromantic and Romantically Asexual) to help remember the meaning of aromantic.

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