zerogamous
English edit
Etymology edit
zero + -gamous, modelled on monogamous or similar.
Adjective edit
zerogamous (not comparable)
- (rare, humorous) Single; unmarried or celibate.
- 2019, Elizabeth Foley, Beth Coates, What Would Cleopatra Do?, page 58:
- Historians believe that, like other earlier classical philosophers, she remained zerogamous to devote her attention to her studies. Celibacy outside the clergy was generally frowned on at this time, so it was a bold move […]