adjective
- having only one spouse or partner at a time
- relating to or practicing monogamy
- mating with only one partner during a breeding season or for life
Usage: biology
Examples
- They have been in a monogamous relationship for ten years.
- Many cultures practice monogamous marriage.
- Swans are known to be monogamous birds.
- The couple decided to remain monogamous throughout their marriage.
- Some species of penguins are monogamous and mate for life.
- He preferred monogamous relationships over casual dating.