monogamy
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From French monogamie, from Late Latin monogamia, from Ancient Greek μονογαμία (monogamía). By surface analysis, mono- + -gamy.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /məˈnɒɡəmi/
- (General American) IPA(key): /məˈnɑɡəmi/
Audio (US): (file)
Noun
[edit]monogamy (countable and uncountable, plural monogamies)
- A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.
- The practice of being married to one person as opposed to multiple.
- Coordinate term: polygamy
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]permanent pair bond between two beings
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