noun
- the state or identity of experiencing little to no romantic attraction to others; a position on the asexual and aromantic spectrum.
Usage: modern usage; LGBTQ+ community terminology
Examples
- She identified with aromanticism and felt comfortable explaining her lack of romantic interest to friends.
- Aromanticism exists on a spectrum, and some people experience it differently than others.
- He found community online with others who shared his experience of aromanticism.
- Understanding aromanticism helped her recognize that she could have deep, meaningful relationships without romantic love.
- The visibility of aromanticism in media has increased awareness of diverse relationship orientations.