monogamy

/məˈnɑɡəmi/

UK: /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

English Noun Top 26,296

Definition

A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.

Etymology

From French monogamie, from Late Latin monogamia, from Ancient Greek μονογαμία (monogamía). By surface analysis, mono- + -gamy.