aro-ace
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Australia/ˈæ.ɹəʉˌæɪs/
aro-ace adjective: aromantic and asexual.
Adjective
aro-ace (comparative more aro-ace, superlative most aro-ace)
- Aromantic and asexual.
- However, when I came out as aro ace, my experience was one of being strongly 'othered'.2017, Ariel Scott, “Stop Saying It's Asexual Because That's Not What It Means”, in ShOUT Zine, pages 11–12
- As an aro-ace college student, Sarah sometimes worries that her friendliness might be taken as flirtation.2018 December 5, Miriam Francisco, “'Sounds Fake but Okay': Asexuality on Campus”, in The Michigan Daily, The University of Michigan, page 6B
- Synonyms:
- ace-aro
Noun
aro-ace (plural aro-aces)
- A person who is aromantic and asexual.
- Stidham considers herself an "aroace," or an aromantic asexual.2016 October 19, Megan Swett, “Celebrating Queertober and the LGBT+ community”, in The Journal, Springfield: University of Illinois, archived from the original on 10 Nov 2022, page 1 & 3
- “Oh no you fucking won't, if I don't want said virtue. You'll make yourself scarce, like a good sex-repulsed aroace.”2019, Aidan Wayne, Play It Again, unnumbered page
Synonyms of aro-ace
Forms of aro-ace
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more aro-ace |
| superlative | most aro-ace |
| alternative form | aro/ace |
| alternative form | AroAce |
| alternative form | aroace |
| alternative form | aro ace |
| Noun | |
| plural | aro-aces |
Origin of aro-ace
From aro (clipping of aromantic) + ace (clipping of asexual).
Questions about aro-ace
- What does aro-ace mean?
- Aro-ace means aromantic and asexual.
- What part of speech is aro-ace?
- Aro-ace can be an adjective or a noun.
- How do you pronounce aro-ace?
- Aro-ace is pronounced /ˈæ.ɹəʉˌæɪs/ (Australia).
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