Monogamy
Monogamy is a form of marriage in which one woman and one man are married only to each other.
Definition Two:
Monogamy is a bond that restricts the individuals involved to an exclusive sexual partnership for the duration of the relationship.
Monogamy is a system of marriage, for an indefinite period of time, between one husband and one wife; the norm in most societies.
Webster Dictionary Meaning
1. Monogamy
- Single marriage; marriage with but one person, husband or
wife, at the same time; -- opposed to polygamy. Also, one marriage only
during life; -- opposed to deuterogamy.- State of being paired with a single mate.
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