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The '''Aromantic Spectrum''' or '''Aromantic Umbrella''' is a group of romantic orientations that all fall under the umbrella term of [[Aromantic]]. People on the Aromantic spectrum may lack [[Romantic Attraction|romantic attraction]] or feel it so little that they relate more to the Aromantic experience. The common link between people on the Aromantic spectrum is that they do not feel the "standard" amount of romantic attraction or they don't feel it in the "standard" way, that [[Alloromantic]] people do.
People on the Aromantic spectrum are often referred to as "Aro-spec" for short. Aro-spec people can have any sexual orientation, including [[Acespec|Ace-spec]] or [[Allosexual]] identities. Asexual Aromantic people may identify as [[Aroace]], and Allosexual Aromantic people may identify as [[Alloaro]].
People on the Aromantic spectrum may also engage in [[Queerplatonic|Queerplatonic relationships]], and experience [[Alterous Attraction|alterous attraction]].
Aro-spec people may additionally choose [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attractions]], which are attractions outside of sexual and romantic, to specify their Aromanticism. Examples include [[Aesthetic Attraction|aesthetic]], [[Platonic Attraction|platonic]], or [[Sensual Attraction|sensual]] attraction.
==Related Terms==
===In This Spectrum===
*[[Aroace]]
*[[Alloaro]]
*[[Aroflux]]
*[[Arospike]]
*[[Demiromantic]]
*[[Frayromantic]]
*[[Greyromantic]]
*[[Lithromantic|Lithromantic/Akoiromantic]]
*[[Nebularomantic]]
*[[Platoniromantic]]
*[[Quoiromantic]]
*[[Reciproromantic]]
*[[Agnoromantic|Alicoromantic]]
*[[Aegoromantic|Aegoromantic/Autochorisromantic]]
*[[Apothiromantic]]
*[[Bellusromantic]]
*[[Caedromantic]]
*[[Cupioromantic]]
*[[Idemromantic]]
*[[Requisromantic]]
''For a more comprehensive list, see [[:Category:Arospec]]''
==Terminology==
*[[Alloromantic]]
*[[Amatonormativity]]
*[[Angled Aroace|Electio]]
*[[Electio Aroace|Angled]]
*[[Oriented Aroace|Oriented]]
*[[Queerplatonic|Queerplatonic Relationship]]
*[[Romance-Favorable]]
*[[Romance-Indifferent]]
*[[Romance-Repulsed]]
*[[Romance-Averse]]
*[[Romance-Ambivalent]]
*[[Sexual Orientation]]
*[[Split Attraction Model (SAM)|Split Attraction Model]]
*[[Romantic Attraction]]
*[[Tertiary Attraction]]
===See Also===
*[[Aspec|A-spec]]
*[[Acespec|Ace-spec]]
==Gallery==
=== Flag===
Although the Aromantic flag can be used to represent the Aro spectrum, a flag was created that represents all Aro-spec people, not just focusing on people who are purely Aromantic. The flag was created by Tumblr user theflagarchive on August 6, 2020.<ref>[https://theflagarchive.tumblr.com/post/625679778293350400/aromantic-spectrum-flag-as-requested-and-as-ive Aro-spec flag]</ref>
The flag's color meanings are as follows: '''Dark green''' represents aromanticism in all forms. This includes full-Aromanticism, Demiromanticism, Greyromanticism, and so on. '''Light green''' represents diversity in attraction and experiences, recognition of the Aro-spectrum, and of other experiences within the community. '''Light yellow''' represents the aromantic community and it’s history. A yellow stripe has been a staple of many aro flags, such as some older aro flags, the [[Alloaro]] flag, and the [[Aroace]] flag, so it’s been in the community for a very long time. Furthermore, yellow flowers are often a symbol of non-romantic love. '''Teal''' represents pride in one's identity, self acceptance and acceptance of others, and solidarity, with both other Aros and with other [[Aspec|A-specs]]. '''Dark teal''' represents recognition that Aro-specs are they own separate identity, not just part of Asexuality. They are not a modifier, and are a fully independent identity that can be used with other labels, or used entirely on it’s own.
==Sources==
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[[Category:Aspec]]
[[Category:Arospec]]
[[Category:Umbrella Term]]
[[Category:Spectrum]]