Aromanticism

Aromanticism
DefinitionLack of romantic attraction to others; low or absent desire for romantic activity
Abbreviationsaro
Flag
Aromantic flag
Aromantic flag
Flag nameAromantic flag
MeaningGreen for aromantic spectrum, white for platonic love and friendship, grey and black for sexuality spectrum[1][2]

Aromanticism is a romantic orientation characterized by experiencing little to no romantic attraction.[3][4][5][6] The term "aromantic", colloquially shortened to "aro", refers to a person whose romantic orientation is aromanticism.[7][8]

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  6. ^ "Definition of AROMANTIC". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  7. ^ Josh Salisbury. "Meet the aromantics: 'I'm not cold – I just don't have any romantic feelings' | Life and style". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
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