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monogamy

mo·no·gamy

UK/məˈnɒɡəmi/ US/məˈnɑɡəmi/ uncommon

noun

1.

having only one spouse at a time

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Origin

From French monogamie, from Late Latin monogamia, from Ancient Greek μονογαμία (monogamía). By surface analysis, mono- + -gamy.

Phrases

  • serial monogamy

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