Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monogamic
Adjective
muh-NOG-uh-mik
Definition
Relating to monogamy, which is the practice of being married to one person at a time or having a single sexual partner during one’s life or at any one time.
Examples
- Many cultures practice monogamic relationships as a social norm.
- She valued her monogamic commitment and chose to marry her long-term partner.
- Monogamic lifestyles can foster deep intimacy between partners.
Meaning
Monogamic refers to a relationship structure where an individual has one partner, contrasting with polygamy, where one may have multiple partners.
Synonyms
- Monogamous
- Single-partner
- Exclusive
