monogamy
noun
mo·nog·a·my
mə-ˈnä-gə-mē 
1
a
: the state or practice of having only one sexual partner at a time
young couples who practice monogamy
b
: the state or custom of being married to only one person at a time
c
zoology
: the condition or practice of having a single mate during a period of time
Monogamy is common among birds.
2
archaic
: the practice of marrying only once during a lifetime
Examples of monogamy in a Sentence
young couples who practice monogamy
Monogamy is common among birds.
Recent Examples on the Web
Where Apatow’s other movies argue that monogamy is the most reliable way to save men from themselves, this one denies its hero that option.
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Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
Lovers in real life face judgment from those who don't understand despite the fact monogamy is historically a newer institution to begin with.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
Adams points out people sometimes opt for monogamy briefly.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
Another reason swinging is popular is because some couples feel monogamy puts too much pressure on one partner to meet all of the other's needs.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2024
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Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024
Lovers in real life face judgment from those who don't understand despite the fact monogamy is historically a newer institution to begin with.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
Adams points out people sometimes opt for monogamy briefly.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
Another reason swinging is popular is because some couples feel monogamy puts too much pressure on one partner to meet all of the other's needs.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2024
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“Monogamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monogamy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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monogamy
noun
mo·nog·a·my
-mē
plural monogamies
: the state or custom of being married to one person at a time or of having only one mate at a time
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