adj
monogamous
muh-NO-guh-muhs
adj
1
Having only one romantic or sexual partner at a time; committed exclusively to one partner.
"They've been in a monogamous relationship for over a decade."
"Swans are often cited as an example of a monogamous animal."
How to Use Monogamous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSticking to one partner rather than having multiple partners at once.
Easily confused with
polygamous
Common pairings
a monogamous relationship
strictly monogamous
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Etymology
From "mono-" (single) plus "-gamous," from Greek gamos, "marriage."