monogamy
Meanings
noun
- 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.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From French monogamie, from Late Latin monogamia, from Ancient Greek μονογαμία (monogamía). By surface analysis, mono- + -gamy.
Derived words
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