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Monogamy is defined as being faithful to only one romantic partner, or to being married to only one person at a time.

(noun)

When you are involved in a relationship with only one sexual partner and do not have romantic relations with anyone else, this is an example of monogamy.
When you have only one spouse, this is an example of monogamy.

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See monogamy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the practice or state of being married to only one person at a time
Rare the practice of marrying only once during life
Zool. the practice of having only one mate

Origin: Fr monogamie < LL(Ec) monogamia < Gr: see mono- & -gamy

Related Forms:

monogamist noun
monogamous adjective or monogamic

See monogamy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The practice or condition of having a single sexual partner during a period of time.
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.
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

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