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monogamy
[muh-nog-uh-mee]
noun
marriage with only one person at a time.
Zoology.the practice of having only one mate.
the practice of marrying only once during life.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ˈԴDzdzܲ adverb
- ˈԴDzdzܲ adjective
- ˈԴDzdzܲness noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of monogamy1
Example Sentences
While giving up physical intimacy might sound like the opposite of titillating, those familiar with the demands of monogamy and motherhood could recognize the erotic potential of solitude.
Enveloped in the arms of the man I loved who valued monogamy and proudly introduced me as his girlfriend to every acquaintance, I felt an uneasiness.
A very different type of Tory, Norris advocated for gay rights and had a relaxed approach to monogamy.
“Not every spy is to your flavor of monogamy,” Kathryn tells George when he organizes a dinner party to begin sniffing out the mole under false pretenses.
Their monogamy has also attracted the unwelcome attention of local traditional healers, who claim that the parts of crested crane may bring faithfulness from a partner - or good luck.
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When To Use
Monogamy most technically refers to the state or practice of being married to only one person at a time.The word monogamy is also commonly used in a more general way to refer to the state of being in a romantic or sexual relationship with only one person at a time. Less commonly, monogamy can mean the practice of being married only once throughout one’s life.In the study of animals, monogamy refers to the practice of having only one mate.A person or animal that engages in monogamy can be described as monogamous. A person who practices or advocates for monogamy can be called a monogamist.Example: Monogamy may be traditional in our modern society, but this hasn’t always been the case in cultures around the world.
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