aro
aro — adjective
- aropositive
- more arocomparative
- most arosuperlative
1. describing someone who has little or no romantic interest in other people, or re
describing someone who has little or no romantic interest in other people, or relating to this identity — used mainly in LGBTQ+ communities as a shorter way of saying 'aromantic'.
Haruki identifies as aro and focuses more on deep friendships than romantic relationships.
aro as identity label
Online forums help aro teens like Amara deal with family pressure to start dating.
aro describing teens/people
Sofia brought an aro flag to the Pride parade to represent her community.
When asked about a boyfriend, Elena simply says she is aro and content.
A Seoul publisher issues YA novels where aro characters lead lives not centred on romance.
- aromantic
the full, more formal term; 'aro' is a casual shortening
- alloromantic
someone who does experience romantic attraction; used in community discussions
用法筆記
A shorter, informal version of 'aromantic'. It is widely understood within LGBTQ+ spaces but may be unfamiliar outside them. The noun form 'aro' refers to a person; the adjective form describes a person or thing.
常見錯誤
aro — noun
- arosingular
- arosplural
1. a person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to others — a short, i
a person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to others — a short, informal word for 'aromantic' used especially within LGBTQ+ communities.
A Friday-evening meet-up in Taipei welcomes aros and asexual people for board games and chat.
plural form 'aros'
Kwame told his close friends that he is an aro, and they were supportive.
indefinite article: 'an aro'
Each year, aros in Mei's city host a panel discussion during Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week.
A 2023 survey of UK students found young aros first heard the term on TikTok.
Jamie writes a blog where aros share stories about everyday life without romance.
- aromantic
the full, more formal term for the identity; 'aro' is a casual shortening
- alloromantic
a person who experiences romantic attraction; used in contrast within the community
用法筆記
Commonly used as a countable noun: 'an aro' (singular) / 'aros' (plural). The word is still emerging in mainstream usage; it is most natural in LGBTQ+ community contexts, social media, and inclusive writing.