noun
monogamy
muh-NO-guh-mee
noun
1
The practice or state of having only one romantic or sexual partner.
"Cultural attitudes toward monogamy vary widely around the world."
How to Use Monogamy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing committed to just one partner, rather than having several.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
practice monogamy
lifelong monogamy
Word Forms
monogamies plural
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Etymology
From French monogamie, ultimately from Greek monogamia, "having one marriage."