monandry

/mɑːnˈændri/ or /mɒnˈændri/

Definitions

1. noun

A social system or condition in which one mate is sufficient for a person’s sexual and emotional needs, typically resulting in a person having only one sexual partner throughout their life.

“The anthropologist studied the monandry of the indigenous culture, observing that most individuals were committed to a single partner for their entire lives.”

Synonyms

  • monogamy
  • singleness

Antonyms

  • polyandry
  • polygamy