noun
monogamy
muh-NO-guh-mee
Monogamy (noun) means the practice or state of having only one romantic or sexual partner. Example: “Cultural attitudes toward monogamy vary widely around the world.”
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The practice or state of having only one romantic or sexual partner.
"Cultural attitudes toward monogamy vary widely around the world."
How to use monogamy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing committed to just one partner, rather than having several.
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practice monogamy
lifelong monogamy
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- Plural
- monogamies
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Etymology
From French monogamie, ultimately from Greek monogamia, "having one marriage."
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What is the meaning of monogamy?
"monogamy" (noun) means the practice or state of having only one romantic or sexual partner.
What is another word for monogamy?
Other words for "monogamy" include monogamousness.
What is the opposite of monogamy?
The opposite of "monogamy" is polygamy.
How do you use monogamy in a sentence?
Example: "Cultural attitudes toward monogamy vary widely around the world."
