"monoamory" meaning in English

See monoamory in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Attested since at least 1992, from mono- + Latin amor + -y, possibly modelled on polyamory. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|amor}} Latin amor Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} monoamory (uncountable)
  1. Practice of involving romantic or sexual relationship with a single partner at a time. (especially as contrasted with polyamory). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Polyamory Synonyms: monamory [uncommon]
    Sense id: en-monoamory-en-noun-Dd7B7f3t Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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