💍monogamy

noun
/məˈnɒɡəmi/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

Example Expressions

serial monogamy

Synonyms

single marriage, fidelity, exclusivity, matrimony

Antonyms

polygamy, infidelity, promiscuity

Collocations

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

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