noun
a succession of short monogamous relationships (as by someone who undergoes multiple divorces)
• Hypernyms: ↑monogamy, ↑monogamousness
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a form of monogamy characterized by several successive, short-term marriages over the course of a lifetime. Also called serial marriage.
[1970-75]
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serial monogamy noun
The practice of having a sequence of monogamous affairs with different partners
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Main Entry: ↑series
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the fact or custom of having more than one husband, wife or sexual partner in your life, but only one at a time
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Some research suggests that serial monogamy is good for men but bad for women.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.