Definition of monogamy Monogamy

/mʌnɑˈgʌmi/ - [munagumee] - mo•nog•a•my

We found 6 definitions of monogamy from 5 different sources.

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What does monogamy mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: monogamies

monogamy - having only one spouse at a time
  monogamousness
  spousal relationship, wedlock, matrimony, marriage, union the ceremony or sacrament of marriage
  monogyny having only one wife at a time
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • monogamy (Noun)
    A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • monogamy (n.)
    Single marriage; marriage with but one person, husband or wife, at the same time; -- opposed to polygamy. Also, one marriage only during life; -- opposed to deuterogamy.
  • monogamy (n.)
    State of being paired with a single mate.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • monogamy
    A form of marriage in which a person has only one spouse at a time.

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