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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Practice of involving romantic or sexual relationship with a single partner at a time. (especially as contrasted with polyamory). uncountable

Etymology

Attested since at least 1992, from mono- + Latin amor + -y, possibly modelled on polyamory.

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