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monogamist
[muh-nog-uh-mist]
monogamist
/ ɒˈɒɡəɪ /
noun
a person who advocates or practises monogamy
Other 51Թ Forms
- monogamistic adjective
- ˌԴDzˈپ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of monogamist1
Example Sentences
With that being our reality, watching these struggling monogamists swim through the opposite sex’s bare skin and lower standards is a relief.
‘The Bolter’ In the novels of the British writer Nancy Mitford, it’s a nickname given to the narrator’s mother, a serial monogamist who cycles through relationships.
She was so terrified that she became a serial monogamist, seeking safety in partners she hoped would protect her.
Long story short, the polygamists became de facto monogamists and it turns out I have a lot of feelings about all of this.
A self-professed serial monogamist, he lives alone, but his girlfriend lives next door, and is fully on board with his cause.
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When To Use
A monogamist is someone who practices or advocates for monogamy—the state or practice of being married to only one person at a time or being in a romantic or sexual relationship with only one person at a time.The phrase serial monogamist refers to a person who engages in what’s called serial monogamy—the practice of being married several times in succession, or, more popularly, going from one monogamous long-term relationship to another.Example: I don’t know how people have the energy or patience to date multiple people at once—it’s hard enough being a monogamist.
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