This is the 5935th most frequent Dutch word.
poly
"Poly" in Dutch typically refers to a medical outpatient clinic or can mean "polyamory," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'poly' refers to 'polyamorous,' indicating a domain of culture associated with practices of consensual non-monogamy.
Ik ben geïnteresseerd in de poly cultuur en haar diverse gemeenschappen.
I am interested in poly culture and its diverse communities.
Here, 'poly' is a prefix used scientifically to signify 'many' or 'multiple,' particularly referencing polymers in chemistry.
De structuur van de polymeer is zeer complex.
The structure of the polymer is very complex.
This use of 'poly' is shorthand for 'polyamorous,' contrasting it with 'mono' or monogamous relationships.