Monogamy
/məˈnɒɡ.ə.mi/noun
The practice or state of being married to one person at a time.
Did you know?The word 'monogamy' stems from Greek roots meaning 'single marriage', but it’s deeply entwined with ancient customs surrounding fidelity and societal contracts.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μονόγαμος
“one marriage”
Late Latin
Latin
monogamia
“state of being married to one person”
Middle French
French
monogamie
“the condition of being married to one person”
16th Century
English
monogamy
“the practice of being married to one person at a time”