Meaning of the word monogamy in English

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monogamy

US /məˈnɑː.ɡə.mi/
UK /məˈnɒɡ.ə.mi/
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Noun

1.

the practice or state of being married to one person at a time

Example:
Many cultures practice monogamy as the standard form of marriage.
The couple committed to a life of monogamy.
2.

the practice or state of having a sexual relationship with only one partner

Example:
Some animals exhibit strict monogamy during their breeding season.
The study examined patterns of sexual monogamy in different cultures.