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MONOGAMOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
Example:
monogamous for life
Classified under:
Similar:
monandrous (having only one husband at a time)
monogynic; monogynous (having one head or chief wife at a time (along with concubines))
Antonym:
polygamous (having more than one mate at a time; used of relationships and individuals)
Derivation:
monogamousness; monogamy (the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time)
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