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Open Marriage

Definition: Open Marriage refers to a marital arrangement in which both partners have agreed to permit extramarital sexual relationships or non-monogamous interactions, while still maintaining a primary emotional commitment.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A type of marriage where spouses mutually agree to engage in relationships or encounters outside the marital bounds.

Example Sentence: In an open marriage, partners are open to forming connections with others outside of their relationship.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to a marriage arrangement wherein both individuals are free to explore sexual and emotional relationships beyond the confines of monogamy.

Example Sentence: The couple had an open marriage, allowing each other the freedom to have relationships with other people.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: The act of agreeing to maintain a marital relationship that permits extramarital interactions.

Example Sentence: They decided to open their marriage after much discussion and reflection.

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