monogamy

monogamy (m[schwa]-nog-[schwa]-mee), n.

1. The custom prevalent in most modern cultures restricting a person to one spouse at a time.

2. The fact of being married to only one spouse. Cf. BIGAMY; POLYGAMY. — monogamous, adj. — monogamist, n.

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资深译员Sheldon，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关零售和消费品领域的法律文件。