monogamist

[muh-nog-uh-mist]

noun

1. a person who practices or advocates monogamy.

monogamist

/ mɒˈnɒɡəmɪst /

noun

1. a person who advocates or practises monogamy

Other Word Forms

• monogamistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of monogamist¹

First recorded in 1645–50; monogam(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

With that being our reality, watching these struggling monogamists swim through the opposite sex’s bare skin and lower standards is a relief.

From Salon

‘The Bolter’ In the novels of the British writer Nancy Mitford, it’s a nickname given to the narrator’s mother, a serial monogamist who cycles through relationships.

From Los Angeles Times

She was so terrified that she became a serial monogamist, seeking safety in partners she hoped would protect her.

From Los Angeles Times

Long story short, the polygamists became de facto monogamists and it turns out I have a lot of feelings about all of this.

From Washington Post

A self-professed serial monogamist, he lives alone, but his girlfriend lives next door, and is fully on board with his cause.

From New York Times

Related Words

• bride 
• companion 
• partner 
• roommate 
• spouse 

When To Use

What does monogamist mean?

A monogamist is someone who practices or advocates for monogamy—the state or practice of being married to only one person at a time or being in a romantic or sexual relationship with only one person at a time.The phrase serial monogamist refers to a person who engages in what’s called serial monogamy—the practice of being married several times in succession, or, more popularly, going from one monogamous long-term relationship to another.Example: I don’t know how people have the energy or patience to date multiple people at once—it’s hard enough being a monogamist.