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Monogamous


Pronunciation:

[məˈnägəmäs]

Definition

This word which is used to describe the state of having one romantic or sexual partner at a time. The typical progression of a long-term monogamous relationship is to get married.

The opposite of a person who is monogamous, and has one romantic partner, is someone who is polyamorous and has multiple partners at the same time.

Example

Mickey and Minnie are monogamous. They are in an exclusive relationship, with no other participants.