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Mene (orientation)
From LGBTQIA
Meneromantic
| Orientation: | Any |
|---|---|
| Prefix: | Mene- |
Mene- is an orientation prefix referring to an individual who may experience attraction but prefers to wait on one's feelings until the individual they are attracted to shows signs of mutual attraction.[1] The prefix mene originates from the Latin word manere meaning "be awaited".
Related Terms
| Term | Relationship | Description | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demi- | Similar | One who does not experience attraction until they have formed a deep emotional connection with someone. | Mene refers to one potentially already experiencing attraction and refers to reciprocation rather than forming a personal connection. |
| Lith- | Opposite | Experiences attraction but does not want it reciprocated. | Mene references reciprocation in a positive context. |
| Recipro- | Similar | One who does not experience attraction unless they know that the other individual is attracted to them first. | Mene individuals may already experience attraction before reciprocation is given. |
Orientations
| Label | Flag | Coiner |
|---|---|---|
| Menequeerplatonic |  [2]
|
felix-makes-flags[2] |
| Meneromantic |  [1][3]
|
FallingRain07, felix-makes-flags[3] |
History
The term meneromantic was coined by Fandom user FallingRain07 on October 27, 2020.[1] The term menequeerplatonic was created by Tumblr user felix-makes-flags on December 24, 2021.
Flags and Symbols
The meneromantic flag was created by Fandom user FallingRain07 on October 27, 2020.[1]
Resources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 FallingRain07. "Meneromantic". LGBTQIA+ Wiki, 27 Oct, 2020, https://lgbtqia.wiki/wiki/Meneromantic.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Felix-makes-flags. "Menequeerplatonic". Tumblr, https://web.archive.org/web/20220127032035/https://felix-makes-flags.tumblr.com/post/671458297085313024/menequeerplatonic. Archived on 27 Jan. 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 felix-makes-flags. "Meneromantic Flag". Tumblr, 23 Dec, 2021, https://web.archive.org/web/20220120172731/https://felix-makes-flags.tumblr.com/post/671378731254906880/meneromantic-flag. Archived on 20 Jan, 2022.
