serial monogamy
Definitions
The practice of having a succession of (especially short) monogamous relationships with different people.
Examples
“Near-synonym: serial polygamy (derogatory)”
“Living together without marriage, [...], serial monogamy (with one divorce after another), [...] — these are all gropings toward some new form⟳ of man-woman relationship for the future.”
“For some adolescents, serial monogamy — or a succession of 'permanent' relationships — is the norm, confirming earlier findings with American adolescents reported by Sorensen (1973).”
“If serial monogamy is the norm, even if individuals have⟳ many partners over time, the virus is trapped within relationships and gets around slowly.”
“Pawley was, of course, not the last⟳ man to suffer⟳ from Taylor's serial monogamy, with the Hollywood star marrying eight times in her life.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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