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[[File:AroaceflagAroaceflag2.pngjpg|thumb|220x220px|DesignAroace flag by Pride-Flagsaroaesflags.]]'''AroAromantic aceasexual''', oroften shortened to '''aroace''', or '''aro ace''' is an identity term that combines "aro" (for [[Aromantic Spectrum|aromantic spectrum]]) with "ace" (for [[Asexual Spectrum|asexual spectrum]]). Aro ace can be used for any individual who identifies with both umbrellas. For example, an [[aromantic]] [[demisexual]], an aromantic [[asexual]], and a [[lithromantic]] asexual might all be described as aro aces.
Some aroaces may experience a form of [[Tertiary Attraction|tertiary attraction]] such as [[Queerplatonic Relationship|queerplatonic]] attraction or [[Alterous Attraction|alterous attraction]]. If they feel that their tertiary attraction is significant enough to warrant a place alongside their aroace orientation they may identify as [[Oriented Aroace|oriented aroace]], or [[Angled Aroace|angled aroace]]. [[File:Aroaceflag.png|thumb|220x220px|A combination of the aromantic and asexual flag. Designed by Pride-Flags.]]
== Flags ==
At least eleven flag designs have been proposed to represent the combination of the aro and ace umbrellas.<ref>[https://aro-neir-o.tumblr.com/post/184633247435/aroace-pride-flags-a-collection-post Aroace Pride Flags: A Compilation Post]</ref> Most designs combine some elements from the aromantic and asexual flags, which feature green and purple, respectively.<ref>[https://aromantic.wikia.org/wiki/Aromantic Aromantic Wiki]</ref><ref>[https://asexualagenda.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/the-ace-flag-a-history-and-celebration/ The Ace Flag: A History and Celebration]
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<nowiki> </nowiki>In 2016, a design was posted by DeviantArt user Pride-Flags that combined the aromantic and asexual flags directly.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Aroace-646132640 Aroace Flag by Pride-Flags]</ref> Another design was later posted to the same account, embedding the aromantic flag in a heart shape, using an older (yellow) design for the aromantic flag.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/pride-flags/art/Ace-Aro-Combo-Flag-610074461 Aroace Heart Flag by Pride-Flags]</ref>
<nowiki> </nowiki>In 2017, a design was posted by DeviantArt user decaykid, using one less stripe and slightly different versions of the same colors.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/decaykid/art/Aroace-Pride-Flag-676709127 Aroace Flag by decaykid]</ref> ▼
In July 2018, a collaborative design was posted by Tumblr user itsrainingsomewhereelse, created by themselves and Tumblr user users vass-rieh.<ref>[https://itsrainingsomewhereelse.tumblr.com/post/175684397730/edit-new-version-of-the-post-for-the-flag-here Aro Ace Flag by itsrainingsomewhereelse and vass-rieh]</ref> This design placed the black stripe at the top, followed by purple, gray, white, pale green, and dark green. According to the introduction post, the white stripe represents "the importance and validity of all relationships."
▲<nowiki> </nowiki>In 2017, a design was posted by DeviantArt user decaykid, using one less stripe and slightly different versions of the same colors.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/decaykid/art/Aroace-Pride-Flag-676709127 Aroace Flag by decaykid]</ref>
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In early December 2018, a design was posted by Tumblr user Aroesflags. <ref>[https://aroaesflags.tumblr.com/post/181034758671/revised-aroace-flag-after-some-conversation-among Aroace Flag by aroaesflags]</ref> This design starts with an orange stripe at the top, followed by a yellow stripe, a white stripe, and two shades of blue. According to the introduction post, the white stripe represents "wholeness," the yellow represents "love and relationships," and the orange represents "community."
In late December 2018, a design was posted by Tumblr user aromagni.<ref>[https://aromagni.tumblr.com/post/181475514674/overviewreasoning-behind-flag-i-designed-a-new Aroace Flag by aromagni]</ref> This design placed a purple stripe at the top, followed by blue, pale green, white, and gray stripes. According to the introduction post, the blue represents the "intersection of having both ace and aro identities," and the white represents "unity and inclusion."
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