Monogamous describes a relationshipconnection or association between people, especially in love or family, marriage, or animal pairingtwo things or beings joined together as a couple in which one individual has only one mate. It is the opposite of polygamoushaving more than one spouse or mate at the same time.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌmɑːnəˈɡɑːməs/
Easy pronunciation: MON-uh-GAH-muss (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the third syllable, with secondary stress on the first syllable.
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Monogamous Meaning
with only one partner
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Having one mate; involving a single exclusive partner in a relationship or marriage.
Example: They have been in a monogamous relationship for years.
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Common Mistakes
- Not the same as monogamy, which is the noun form.
- Not the same as faithful, although faithful can describe a similar idea in some contexts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does monogamous mean?
Monogamous means having one mate or one exclusive partner in a relationship or marriage.
What is a monogamous relationship?
It is a relationship in which both partners have only one romantic or sexual partner.
What is the opposite of monogamous?
The opposite is polygamous.
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