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A-spec (or A-spectrum) is an umbrella term for all identities on the asexual spectrum and aromantic spectrum. It can be used for anyone on the asexual spectrum, aromantic spectrum, or both. It is also sometimes used more broadly to include other identities that use the "a-" prefix, such as agender and aplatonic.[1] Aroace agender is sometimes referred to as AAA-spec.
The term a-spectrum was introduced by Tumblr users warriorsdebt, whes, and strategicgoat in 2015.[2]
Achillean, also known as men loving men (MLM), apollian, chaeronean, and chaeronic, refers to a man or man-aligned person who is attracted to other men or man-aligned people. One may or may not be attracted to other genders as well. This attraction does not need to be exclusive, as the label is used in a way to unify all men who love other men, including gay (vincian) men, bisexual men, pansexual men, etc, promoting solidarity among men of all identities.
The term is most commonly used as an umbrella term. It's typically used in combination with another identity to specify that one prioritizes their attraction to and relationships with other men. It is sometimes used as an identity on its own for people who know they are attracted to men but may be uncertain if they're attracted to other genders. The term can also be used to describe a relationship between two men.
The feminine counterpart to achillean is sapphic. The non-binary counterparts are diamoric and enbian.
