aromantic

American  

[ey-roh-man-tik] / ˌeɪ roʊˈmæn tɪk /

adjective

1. noting or relating to a person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to other people.

   Everyone in the aromantic community discovers their orientation differently.

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noun

1. a person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to other people.

   An aromantic can have any sexual orientation.

Usage

What does aromantic mean? An aromantic person is someone who doesn’t experience romantic attraction. Being aromantic is not the same as being asexual.

Etymology

Origin of aromantic

First recorded in 2010–15; a- ⁶ ( def. ) + romantic ( def. )

Example Sentences

“I’m still kind of in the process of self-discovery of exactly what I am but I think I am a bit more on the aromantic side,” Ryan said.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2024

More than half of Gen Z wants to see more content focused on friendships and platonic relationships, with 39% saying they’re especially interested in aromantic and/or asexual characters depicted in film and television.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2023

"I'm really excited there's going to be asexual and aromantic representation with Isaac," Oseman said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2023

Find more great road trips for family fun, aromantic getaway, new adventures or just plain relaxing.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023

The WooHoo setting, in combination with the exploring romantically setting, allows players to create aromantic or asexual Sims.

From The Verge • Jul. 15, 2022