Alico (orientation)

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Alicosexual
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Prefix: Alico- / Agno-
Main Umbrella: Aspec

Alico, also known as agno, is an orientation prefix describing an individual who knows their attraction lies within the a-spectrum, but their orientation does not fit any existing a-spectrum label. It can also refer to an a-spec individual who has not yet figured out which label fits them best. The prefix alico- derives from the Latin word alicubi, meaning somewhere, anywhere, or elsewhere.[1]

As an example, an alicosexual individuals knows they are on the asexual spectrum, but they do not fit any existing ace-spec label.

History

Agnoromantic and alicosexual was coined on the 17th of January, 2021, by wiki user Kudorix.[2][3][4][5] Alicoa/alicoaroace was coined by wiki use Viridi on the 28th of November, 2022.[6]

Related Terms

Label Relationship Description Difference
Acefog / Arofog Similar An individual who knows their they are asexual/aromantic, but are unsure if they experience sexual/romantic attraction due to one's neurodiversity. Alico individuals may know the attraction they experience, but are questioning what labels might fit.
Egg Similar An individual who is unsure of their orientation and is waiting for the sudden realisation of who they might be. Alico individuals may know what their orientation is, but are unable to describe it with existing/known labels.
Questioning Similar The process of exploring, learning, or experimenting with what one's gender, sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or another part of one's identity is. Alico individuals may know what their orientation is, but are questioning what labels might fit.

Orientations

Label Orientation Flag Creator(s)
Alicoa / Alicoaroace

Agnoa / Agnaroace[6]

Sexual and Romantic [7] Viridi, genderstarbucks
Alicopolya / Agnopolya[8] Polyamorous [8] a1ly
Alicoromantic / Agnoromantic[2] Romantic [9] Kudorix
Alicosexual / Agnosexual[4] Sexual [10] Kudorix

Flags and Symbols

The alternate agnosexual flag was created by Kudorix on the 1st of February, 2021.[11]

Resources

  1. "alicubi". Wiktionary, 14 Sep, 2019, https://web.archive.org/web/20220217174901/https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/alicubi.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Kudorix. "Agnoromantic". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 2 Feb, 2021, https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Agnoromantic.
  3. Kudorix. "Agnoromantic". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 19 Feb, 2021, https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Agnoromantic.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Kudorix. "Alicosexual". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 18 Jan, 2021, https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Alicosexual.
  5. Kudorix. "Alicosexual". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 2 Feb, 2021, https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Alicosexual.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Viridi. "Alicoa". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 21 Jan, 2023, https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Alicoa.
  7. genderstarbucks. "Alicoaroace/Agnoaroace!!". Tumblr, 29 Nov, 2022, https://www.tumblr.com/genderstarbucks/702193011331940352/i-wasnt-looking-for-aciromanticsexual-sorry-it?source=share.
  8. 8.0 8.1 a1ly. "Alicopolya". Tumblr, 13 Dec, 2022, https://archive.md/J6A30. Archived on 28 Dec. 2022.
  9. Kudorix. "Agnoromantic". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 19 Jan, 2021, https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Agnoromantic.
  10. Kudorix. "Alicosexual". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 21 Jan, 2018, https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Alicosexual.
  11. Kudorix. "Alicosexual". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 1 Feb, 2021, https://www.lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Alicosexual.