Phrase guide

serial monogamy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The practice of having a succession of (especially short) monogamous relationships with different people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Near-synonym: serial polygamy (derogatory)

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: serial polygamy

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: monogamy

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noun

Meaning 2

a succession of short monogamous relationships (as by someone who undergoes multiple divorces)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: monogamy, monogamousness

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: peräkkäinen yksiavioisuus — practice of having successive marital relationships