what does monogamy mean

Monogamy means having a romantic, sexual, or marital relationship with only one partner at a time. It typically refers to exclusivity between two individuals, whether in marriage or other committed partnerships, where both partners agree to be intimate only with each other. Monogamy can involve being emotionally and sexually exclusive and is considered the norm in many cultures. The term comes from Greek roots meaning "one marriage" and can describe relationships that are lifelong or sequentially exclusive (serial monogamy).