Definition of Monogamy

the condition of having only one spouse or partner

Examples of Monogamy in a sentence

When my husband and I got married, we took a vow of monogamy.  🔊

Spenser left the religious cult because it forbade monogamy and insisted that all men have multiple wives.  🔊

During the church service, the minister spoke about monogamy and the holiness of marriage between two people.  🔊

Bigamy is a term used to describe the crime of a person who does not adhere to monogamy and has more than one spouse.  🔊

Since Jill and her boyfriend are in love, they believe they should bless their monogamy in a wedding ceremony.  🔊

The stupid playboy thought monogamy sounded like fun until he realized the word meant having only one partner.  🔊

When my mother discovered my father was cheating on her and ignoring the rule of monogamy, she filed for divorce.  🔊

The young man wanted to date many women before he committed to monogamy in a relationship with a single woman.  🔊

Because I believe in monogamy, I would never have a romantic relationship with more than one person at a time.  🔊

Bill’s belief in monogamy contrasts greatly with the fact he has three wives.  🔊

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