free love

noun

1
: living openly with a sexual partner without marriage
2
: sexual relations with no commitments by either partner

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The science fiction novel Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein also allegedly influenced Manson, with its plot about a man from Mars who preached free love and caused a major movement on Earth. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 On one level, Lempicka’s work shows us what this could have looked like: soaring skyscrapers, slinky dresses, fast cars, free love. Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019 Comics also exposed a scandalous side to American society with scenes of free love, secret identities, and gender-play. Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 9 Oct. 2024 The awkward love triangle depicted in the film is true to the free love spirit of the show's origins. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for free love 

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of free love was in 1705

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“Free love.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20love. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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