"monoamorous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Attested since 1992, from monoamor(y) (which see) + -ous, possibly modelled on polyamorous. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||-ous}} + -ous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} monoamorous (not comparable)
  1. Being exclusively faithful to one partner; monogamous (especially as contrasted with polyamorous). Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Polyamory Synonyms: monamorous [uncommon]

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