mo·nog·a·my (m -n g -m )n. 1. The practice or condition of having a single sexual partner during a period of time. 2. a. The practice or condition of being married to only one person at a time. b. The practice of marrying only once in a lifetime. 3. Zoology The condition of having only one mate during a breeding season or during the breeding life of a pair. mo·nog a·mist n.mo·nog a·mous adj.mo·nog a·mous·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. |  monogamous - (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate; "monogamous marriage"; "monogamous for life"polygamous - having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals |
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