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Marriage or commitment to engage in sex with one person at a time.
A mating pattern in which a reproductive partnership is based on a special, more or less permanent tie between one male and one female.
An exclusive sexual relationship between two persons.
a mating pattern in which males and females are paired one to one for at least one reproductive season usually associated with parental care by both parents (Morris 1992).
Strictly speaking, a state of legal marriage between two and only two people, or a legal prohibition against having more than one legally sanctioned spouse at a time; contrasted to "polygamy", "polyandry", and "polygyny". Colloquially, synonymous with exclusivity between two and only two people, whether or not they are legally married. Adjective: "monogamous".
(mo·NOG·a·my). The practice of only having only one mate at a time, that is, exclusive cohabitation between two individuals. More traditionally a marriage where one spouse is of each sex and they maintain an exclusive sexual bond. There can be same sex or opposite sex monogamous relationships.
The practice of having only one mate at a time. See also Polygamy
Monogamy is a reproductive system in which males and females form single pairs. Each male is paired with a single female (or vice versa). Monogamy is widespread among some groups such as birds, but is generally the exception rather than the rule in the animal kingdom. (See Polygyny and Polyandry) Definition link: monogamy
Mating relationship between one male and one female. Male and female reproductive variance is approximately equal. Classic example in primates: gibbons. Monogamy is usually associated with high paternal care.
The mating of one person with another individual with neither engaging in sexual activity with anyone else.
A social system in which individuals have only one mate per breeding season.
Marriage between one man and one woman at a time.
Marriage to only one person at a time.
Sexual and romantic fidelity or exclusivity in relationships.
Marriage between two partners, usually a woman and a man.
A sexually exclusive relationship, usually as part of a committed relationship; usually expected to be part of marriage.
one male and one female as mating system
Monogamy is the custom or condition of having only one mate. The word monogamy comes from the Greek word monos, which means one or alone, and the Greek word gamos, which means marriage or union. It literally means being married to one person.
