Monogamous
(adjective)
- The practice of having only one sexual partner or only one spouse during a period of time.
- The state of being married to one person at a time.
Origin:
From the greek word "monos" meaning "single" and "gamos" meaning "marriage".
Examples:
- A monogamous relationship is one in which the partners are committed to each other.
- Monogamous animals form pair-bonds with a single partner.
- The couple decided to have a monogamous relationship.
- Some cultures have a tradition of monogamous marriages.
- Monogamous species of birds typically mate for life.