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monogamy

noun

/məˈnɒɡəmi/

Meaning

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

serial monogamy

single marriage, fidelity, exclusivity, matrimony

polygamy, infidelity, promiscuity

practice monogamy, value monogamy, monogamy in marriage, cultural monogamy

a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film

An aromatic resinous substance or plant used for healing or soothing.

a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water

a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick

a member of the aristocracy; a nobleman or woman

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles.