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MONOGAMOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate

Example:

monogamous for life

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

monandrous (having only one husband at a time)

monogynic; monogynous (having one head or chief wife at a time (along with concubines))

Antonym:

polygamous (having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals)

Derivation:

monogamousness; monogamy (the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time)

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