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monogamy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun monogamy has 1 sense
  1. monogamy, monogamousness - having only one spouse at a time
    --1 is a kind of marriage, matrimony, union, spousal relationship, wedlock
    --1 has particulars: monogyny; serial monogamy

Definitions from the Web

Monogamy

Definition: Monogamy is a form of relationship, where an individual has only one partner at a time.

Examples:

1. Noun (Popular Sense):

  • Monogamy is the most common type of marriage in many cultures.
  • John and Jane have been happily practicing monogamy for the past ten years.

2. Noun (Local Sense):

  • In some societies, polygamy may exist alongside monogamy.
  • The tribe has strict rules regarding monogamy, and any deviation is not tolerated.

3. Adjective:

  • A monogamous relationship requires trust and commitment from both partners.
  • The couple decided to have a monogamous lifestyle to avoid complications.

4. Adverb:

  • She pledged to love him monogamously forever.
  • The couple lives happily and monogamously in a small town.

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