monogamy

(mə-nŏgˈə-mē)

1. The practice or condition of having a single sexual partner during a period of time.
2. a. The practice or condition of being married to only one person at a time.
   b. The practice of marrying only once in a lifetime.
3. Zoology The condition of having only one mate during a breeding season or during the breeding life of a pair.

Related Forms:

• mo·nogˈa·mist noun

• mo·nogˈa·mous adjective

• mo·nogˈa·mous·ly adverb