monogamy
noun/məˈnɒɡəmi/
Frequency rank: #16,461 most common English word
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a romantic relationship with only one person at a time.
Example sentence
Many cultures around the world practice monogamy as the standard form of marriage.
Synonyms & related words
- fidelity
- exclusivity
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