Unogamy

noun (you-nog'a-me)

1. The practice or condition of having no sexual and/or romantic partners during a period of time.

2. a) The practice or condition of remaining single.

b) The practice of remaining single for a lifetime.

3. (Zoology) The condition of having no mates during a breeding season or during the breeding life of an individual.

you-nog'a-mist n., you-nog'a-mous adj., you-nog'a-mous-ly adv.
(practicing) "I tried relationships for years, but ultimately I found that unogamy made me happiest."

(condition) "Her fear of intimacy prevented her from forming any real connections with the men she felt attracted to, leading to a lifetime of unogamy."
by Oicho XVI April 11, 2010
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