monogamy

Meanings

• noun

  The state or practice of having a relationship with only one partner at a time.

  - "Monogamy is a common form of marriage in many cultures."
  - "Some animals, such as gorillas and elephants, practice monogamy."

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Antonyms

polygamy , polygamy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with monogamy
monotony , pony , bonnie , phony

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Variants

List of all variants of monogamy that leads to same result
monogamies , monogamy

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Etymology

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From the Greek monogamia, from monos 'alone' + gamos 'marriage'.

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Trivia

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1. Monogamy is the most common form of marriage in the world.

2. Some studies suggest that monogamy may have health benefits, such as reduced stress and improved longevity.

3. The first known recorded instance of monogamy was in ancient Egypt around 2500 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marriage: Monogamy is a common form of marriage, in which two people commit to each other exclusively.

2. Polygamy: Monogamy is contrasted with polygamy, in which individuals have multiple partners at the same time.

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Culture

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Monogamy is a significant concept in many cultures and religions, particularly in the context of marriage. In monogamous relationships, partners commit to being sexually and emotionally exclusive to each other. Monogamy is contrasted with polygamy, the practice of having multiple partners at the same time.

How to Memorize "monogamy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a couple standing alone together, committing to each other exclusively.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'monogamy' with the idea of being committed to one partner.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Monogamy': 'M' for 'Married', 'O' for 'Only', 'N' for 'One', 'O' for 'Other', and 'G' for 'Goes'.

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