adj
monogamous
muh-NO-guh-muhs
Monogamous (adj) means having only one romantic or sexual partner at a time; committed exclusively to one partner. Example: “They've been in a monogamous relationship for over a decade.”
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Having only one romantic or sexual partner at a time; committed exclusively to one partner.
"They've been in a monogamous relationship for over a decade."
"Swans are often cited as an example of a monogamous animal."
How to use monogamous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSticking to one partner rather than having multiple partners at once.
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Common pairings
a monogamous relationship
strictly monogamous
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Etymology
From "mono-" (single) plus "-gamous," from Greek gamos, "marriage."
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What is the meaning of monogamous?
"monogamous" (adj) means having only one romantic or sexual partner at a time; committed exclusively to one partner.
What is the opposite of monogamous?
The opposite of "monogamous" is polygamous.
How do you use monogamous in a sentence?
Example: "They've been in a monogamous relationship for over a decade."
