aro

adjective

ˈā-(ˌ)rō 

ˈer-(ˌ)ō,

ˈa-(ˌ)rō

: aromantic

An aro person may never develop a crush on person, or envision themselves entering a romantic relationship with someone.

—Megan Swett

aro noun

plural aros

But one of the most significant changes I've experienced is my acceptance of my asexual and aromantic identities. Now most of my social circle is made up of other aces and aros.

—Isabel Nathan

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

2014, in the meaning defined above