Meaning & use
monogamous
Having only one mate or sexual partner at a time; practicing monogamy.
See it in a sentence
Swans are often cited as an example of a monogamous bird species.
They agreed early in the relationship to remain strictly monogamous.
A note on using this word
Monogamous describes both a relationship style and, in biology, species that pair with a single partner.
Words with a similar meaning
faithful
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Words with an opposite meaning
polygamous
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