monogamist
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What does monogamist mean? 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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Etymology
Origin of monogamist
First recorded in 1645–50; monogam(y) + -ist
Example Sentences
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Old Tabib did not take part in the Knesset debate, but his fellow Yemenite, Monogamist Zacharia Gluska, rose to defend the morals of the sect.
From Time Magazine Archive
Take the average Free-Trader and Monogamist: His family is just one small part of his life.
From The Way of Decision by Pease, M. C.
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