aro

comparative more aro · superlative most aro

1. neologismslangAromantic (not experiencing romantic attraction).

   I love being aro; dating is so stressful.

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   For ace and aro people, the possibilities for diverse relationships are endless, despite how pop culture often brands our identity as restrictive and confined.

   2016, Laura Chan, "My sexual preference is nope", Dalhousie Gazette (Dalhousie University), 12 February - 18 February 2016, page 16

   For the show to completely and utterly ignore this is huge since there are very few representations of aro and ace-spec people in media of any kind.

   2017 October 26, Melissa Reph, “You might not like hearing this, but I don't like 'Riverdale'”, in The Muhlenberg Weekly, Muhlenberg College, page 3

   This provides a home base for people looking to learn more about ace and aro identities.

   2018 November 29, Alexis Stark, “A-spectrum student experiences on MSU's campus”, in The State News, Michigan State University, page 5

plural aros

1. neologismslangA person who is aromantic.

   Now most of my social circle is made up of other aces and aros.

   2018 October 19, Isabel Nathan, “Asexuals, you are not alone”, in Washington Blade, page 20

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   While aces and aros can often be a misunderstood demographic in the queer community and outside of it, information about our identities is making its way into more conversations.

   2016, Laura Chan, "My sexual preference is nope", Dalhousie Gazette (Dalhousie University), 12 February - 18 February 2016, page 16

   Building off from this calling card, aros have a more obscure variation of this where they don white rings.

   2019 October 24, Chelaine Kirsh, “Let's talk about aces, baby”, in The Sheaf, University of Saskatchewan, page 11

1. alternativeAlternative form of Aari

plural AROs

1. abbreviationbusinessAbbreviation of average rate option.

1. abbreviationinitialismbroadcastingInitialism of audio receive only.