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monogamy

Syllabification: (mo·nog·a·my)
Pronunciation: /məˈnägəmē/

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Definition of monogamy

noun

  • the practice or state of being married to one person at a time.
  • the practice or state of having a sexual relationship with only one partner.
  • Zoology the habit of having only one mate at a time.

Derivatives

monogamist

Pronunciation: /-mist/

noun

monogamous

Pronunciation: /-məs/

adjective

monogamously

Pronunciation: /-məslē/

adverb

Origin:

early 17th century: from French monogamie, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek monogamia, from monos 'single' + gamos 'marriage'

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