monogamy
nounUK /məˈnɒɡəmi/ · US /məˈnɑɡəmi/
Etymology From French monogamie, from Late Latin monogamia, from Ancient Greek μονογαμία (monogamía). By surface analysis, mono- + -gamy.
1
A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.
- lifelong monogamy
- practice monogamy
3 more examples
- strict monogamy
- Some bird species practice lifelong monogamy.
- The society traditionally values monogamy.
2
The practice of being married to one person as opposed to multiple.
- Derived terms
- antimonogamy, nonmonogamy, serial monogamy, supermonogamy