MONOGAMY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

monogamy

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Definition of monogamy

as in polygamy

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Recent Examples of monogamy The grave sites also include features that suggest a strong emphasis on monogamy and the nuclear family. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 29 Apr. 2026 Biologists use the term serial monogamy to describe their mating pattern—short but exclusive partnerships that last only for a brief period. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026 In the first decade of the 2000s, several groups developed device-independent quantum key distribution, a quantum cryptography procedure that depends on the monogamy of entanglement. — Matt Von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026 Tyler and Teezo Touchdown were singing about dodging monogamy at all costs, but RM teased out his own, deeper meaning. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for monogamy

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Noun

Ba's novels explored women caught between traditional upbringing and modern aspirations, criticizing polygamy, widespread in the country, and patriarchy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
The Zulu monarchs practice polygamy, and the current King has three wives -- with a scandal erupted earlier this month over one of them.

— Kate Bartlett, NPR, 24 July 2026

Definition of polygamy

Noun

In Queen Mother, Farmer takes a clear-eyed look at Moore’s foibles, noting her absenteeism during her son’s formative years, her embrace of patriarchal hierarchy in Black communities, and her exhortations for Black women to embrace polygyny to facilitate nation building.

— Dara T. Mathis, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025
In short, there remain multiple ways polygyny can be harmful.

— David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025

Definition of polygyny

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One particular enemy of Gauguin’s was Bishop Martin, a Catholic priest on Hiva Oa who did his best to stomp out local custom, forbidding tattooing, Polynesian dancing, and the customary practice of polyandry.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 11 July 2025
For generations, anthropologists have argued whether humans are evolved for monogamy or some other mating system, such as polygyny, polyandry or promiscuity.

— Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

Definition of polyandry

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The new calendar was one part of a proposal from the owners that sought to greatly revise and limit baseball transactions.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The meeting also addressed efforts to demine the strait, as part of Iran and Oman’s proposal to clear mines from the waterway.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of proposal

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In turn, those ships can then prepare their weapons, supplement the track with their own sensors or potentially conduct the engagement.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
This new event title sponsorship signifies a deeper commitment, moving beyond the initial agreement focused on fan engagement.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of engagement

Noun

And, there are lots of studies out there that show many in my generation have stopped believing in the promise of the American Dream.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Shah was sworn in in March on a promise to clean up national politics and address widespread grievances at the lack of opportunities for young people in Nepal, which relies on remittances sent home by migrant workers for around a quarter of its GDP.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of promise

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When Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer publicly announced their betrothal in 1981, photos of her glittering sapphire engagement ring ricocheted across the globe.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Singer Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to British designer Christian Cowan, according to a source who allegedly overheard the couple discussing their betrothal in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel.

— Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

Definition of betrothal

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Chen was initially facing six felony counts of bigamy, two counts of forgery and theft as part of the scheme, court records show.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Chen, who is currently being held on $100,000 bail in the Clark County Detention Center, has been charged with five felony counts of bigamy and two counts of intent to utter a fictitious bill/note/check, per FOX5.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

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