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[[File:Cupioromoflag.jpg|thumb|220x220px|The cupioromantic flag.]] |
[[File:Cupioromoflag.jpg|thumb|220x220px|The cupioromantic flag.]] |
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'''Cupioromantic''' (also known as '''kalosromantic''') is a romantic orientation on the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]]. Cupioromantic is defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction but still desires a romantic relationship |
'''Cupioromantic''' (also known as '''kalosromantic''') is a romantic orientation on the [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]]. Cupioromantic is defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction but still desires a romantic relationship. Another name for cupioromantic is romance-favorable [[aromantic]]. |
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Cupioromantic is known as a [[Micro-Label|micro-label]], meaning that by saying that one is cupioromantic it is implied that one is also aromantic. In this case aromantic is the primary romantic identity and cupioromantic acts as a modifier, making a specific sub-category of aromantics. |
Cupioromantic is known as a [[Micro-Label|micro-label]], meaning that by saying that one is cupioromantic it is implied that one is also aromantic. In this case aromantic is the primary romantic identity and cupioromantic acts as a modifier, making a specific sub-category of aromantics. |
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There are groups of people who are against the use of this term, claiming that it supports conformity with [[amatonormativity]]. |
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== Flag Meaning == |
== Flag Meaning == |
Revision as of 04:46, 28 February 2020
Cupioromantic (also known as kalosromantic) is a romantic orientation on the aromantic spectrum. Cupioromantic is defined as someone who does not experience romantic attraction but still desires a romantic relationship. Another name for cupioromantic is romance-favorable aromantic.
Cupioromantic is known as a micro-label, meaning that by saying that one is cupioromantic it is implied that one is also aromantic. In this case aromantic is the primary romantic identity and cupioromantic acts as a modifier, making a specific sub-category of aromantics.
Flag Meaning
The grey stripe shows that they are a subset of aromantics. The purple stripe represents a desire for romantic relationships. The white stripe represents a lack of attraction and the pink stripe represents attraction.
Etymology
The prefix cupio- comes from the Latin word, meaning 'desire' or 'to long for'.