monogamy 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time
Synonyms
- monogamousness 1
the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time
Hypernym
marriage 1
noun
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
EnglishDerivationally related form
monogamous 1
adjective
(used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
monogamist 1
noun
someone who practices monogamy (one spouse at a time)
Hyponym
monogyny 1
noun
having only one wife at a time
a succession of short monogamous relationships (as by someone who undergoes multiple divorces)
