Definition of Monogamy

1. Noun. Having only one spouse at a time.

Exact synonyms: Monogamousness
Generic synonyms: Marriage, Matrimony, Spousal Relationship, Union, Wedlock
Specialized synonyms: Monogyny, Serial Monogamy
Derivative terms: Monogamous, Monogamist, Monogamous

Definition of Monogamy

1. 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.

Definition of Monogamy

1. marriage with one person at a time [n -MIES]

Medical Definition of Monogamy

1. 1. 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. 2. State of being paired with a single mate. Origin: L. Monogamia, Gr., cf. F. Monogamie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Monogamy

monofuel
monofuels
monogam
monogametic
monogamia
monogamic
monogamic
monogamies
monogamist
monogamists
monogamous
monogamous
monogamously
monogamousness
monogamy (current term)
monogamy (current term)
monogastric
monogastric
monogenean
monogeneans
monogeneses
monogenesis
monogenesis
monogenetic
monogenetic
monogenic
monogenic
monogenically
monogenic disease
monogenic disorder

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