monogamist

Single-spouse devotee

A monogamist is someone who practices or believes in monogamy—having only one romantic or sexual partner at a time.

The term often arises in contrast to those who practice polyamory or open relationships: As a monogamist, she wasn't interested in dating someone who wanted multiple partners.

marriage

spouse

Married partner

matrimony · wedding · nuptials · vows · union · conjugal · betrothal · ceremony · bride · groom

commitment

devotion

Deep, loyal commitment

steadfastness · constancy · fidelity · vow · promise · pledge · bond · allegiance · sincerity · integrity

partnership

partner

One who shares activity

consort · beloved · pairing · cohabitation · togetherness · intimacy · romance · attachment · affection · bond

exclusivity

singular

One in number

dedicated · devoted · faithful · selective · restricted · chosen · committed · paired · coupled · bounded

Categories
Opposites
number of partners

monogamistpolygamist

One with multiple spouses

polyamorist · bigamist · philanderer · swinger · polygynist

commitment to partnership

monogamistcelibate

Abstaining from sex

bachelor · spinster · asexual · solitary · loner

Phrases
Family

monogamists

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