monogamy
nounUK /məˈnɒɡəmi/
US /məˈnɑːɡəmi/
A way of having only one partner at a time.
Many birds practice monogamy, staying with the same mate for years.
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2. The state of being married to only one person at a time.
Their culture values monogamy, so they marry only one spouse.
3. In biology, a mating system in which an animal has only one mate.
Monogamy is common among certain species of penguins.
4. The practice of having a single long-term romantic relationship.
They agreed on monogamy before moving in together.