monogamy
/məˈnɑɡəmi/
noun
- The practice or state of being married to or having a sexual relationship with only one partner at a time.
- Monogamy is the most common form of marriage in Western societies.
- They decided to practice monogamy after years of open relationships.
- Some animals, like swans, are known for practicing lifelong monogamy.
- The condition of having only one mate during a breeding season or lifetime (used especially of animals).
- Scientists studied the genetic evidence of monogamy in prairie voles.
- Unlike many mammals, gibbons show strong monogamy.
- Monogamy in birds is often linked to shared parenting duties.
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