monogamy
/mɔ'nɔgəmi/
Definition
- Noun:
- The practice or state of being married to only one person at a time: The condition of having a single spouse during a marriage or for a lifetime.
- The practice of having a single mate during a period of time: In biology, it refers to the condition of having only one mate at a time.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Many cultures legally enforce monogamy.
- The study compared the social structures of monogamy and polygamy.
- Some bird species are known for their lifelong monogamy.
Advanced Usage
- Serial monogamy: The practice of having only one romantic partner at a time, but multiple successive partners over a lifetime.
- His relationship history is characterized by serial monogamy.
- Social monogamy: A living arrangement where a pair cohabits and may cooperate, but does not necessarily imply sexual exclusivity.
- Some animals practice social monogamy but engage in extra-pair copulations.
Variants and Related Words
- Monogamous (adj): Practicing or relating to monogamy.
- They are in a monogamous relationship.
- Monogamist (n): A person who practices or advocates for monogamy.
- He is a committed monogamist.
Synonyms
- Single-spouse marriage
- Pair bonding (in biological contexts)
Antonyms
- Polygamy: The practice of having more than one spouse simultaneously.
- Polyandry: A form of polygamy where a woman has more than one husband.
- Polygyny: A form of polygamy where a man has more than one wife.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Lifelong monogamy: The ideal or practice of having only one spouse for an entire lifetime.
- Their vow represented a commitment to lifelong monogamy.
- Strict monogamy: Refers to both social pairing and sexual exclusivity with one partner.
- The community's rules demanded strict monogamy.
Noun
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having only one spouse at a time
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