Definition of monogamous Monogamous

/mʌnɑˈgʌmʌs/ - [munagumus] - mo•nog•a•mous

We found 7 definitions of monogamous from 3 different sources.

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What does monogamous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

monogamous - (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate; "monogamous marriage"; "monogamous for life"
  polygamous having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals
  monandrous having only one husband at a time
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • monogamous (Adjective)
    Being married to one person at a time.
  • monogamous (Adjective)
    Having only one sexual partner at a time.
  • monogamous (Adjective)
    monogamic; having a simple flower with united anthers.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • monogamous (a.)
    Upholding, or practicing, monogamy.
  • monogamous (a.)
    Same as Monogamian.
  • monogamous (a.)
    Mating with but one of the opposite sex; -- said of birds and mammals.

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