Definition of monogamous in English:

monogamous

adjective məˈnɒɡəməs

1Involving marriage to one person at a time.
under Canadian law all marriages must be monogamous
Example sentencesExamples
- Illegitimate children caused a problem for a society that made heterosexual monogamous marriage the only respectable family formation.
- Although historically polygamy was practiced, the marriage system is now monogamous.
- Among these cultures, monogamous unions predominate.
- In a legal sense, most 20th-century marriages involved monogamous, heterosexual relationships.
- The marriages are not arranged and are monogamous.
- The tribal family lives as a nuclear unit and is usually monogamous (only one husband and one wife).
- The Roman alphabet replaced Arabic writing, the state became exclusively secular, monogamous marriages were introduced, and education was secularized.
- I'm not returning to the monogamous nuclear family, but rather to the large extended family, which in this form probably never existed.
- Virtually all residents enter into sanctified, lifelong monogamous unions.
- With the exception of the rare polyandrous societies, virtually all women are in monogamous marriages.
1. 1.1 Having a sexual relationship with only one partner at a time.
  she admits that she has never been strictly monogamous
  with me it was a monogamous relationship
  Example sentencesExamples
  Boys and men have a distorted view of masculinity that involves multiple sex partners, while women are supposed to be monogamous.
  You may feel strange and uncomfortable in a monogamous long-term relationship, but you feel under pressure to be in one.
  As a grown man, he and his monogamous partner of many years took an HIV test.
  Even the strategy of serial monogamous relationships is justified by a commitment to passionate love and redemptive romance.
  This is non-exploitive, consensual, monogamous sex in a loving relationship.
  He is a teaching assistant who happens upon lost correspondence to a lover written by a famously monogamous 19th-century poet.
  I wouldn't want to be in a monogamous relationship with someone who stayed with me because they'd feel worthless without a partner.
  Since a lot of these seniors tend to be monogamous, they're going to have different needs than younger people, who tend to be more free.
  So far as I know, he is in a monogamous relationship, and hence is at no risk for STDs.
  Faithful to her code, she is serially monogamous—she dumps each man after a newer, bigger fish swims into view.
2. 1.2Zoology Having only one mate at a time.
  penguins form monogamous couples for breeding purposes
  Example sentencesExamples
  The emperor penguins are monogamous for a year, have a baby chicken, and then part their ways.
  Some damselfish are promiscuous, and still others are monogamous.
  Naturalists and scientists have maintained that the fox is monogamous and a devoted father.
  The arboreal primates (e.g., lesser apes and marmosets) are often monogamous and provide an additional source of context for human pair-bonding.
  Like 90 percent of bird species, but only 3 percent of mammal species, they're monogamous, pair-bonded animals.
  They may be found in monogamous pairs, small foraging units, harems, or enormous spawning or feeding groups.
  Most monogamous cichlids are virtually indistinguishable, although males are larger than females on average.
  Courtship rituals and parental care are common among monogamous pairs.
  Butterflyfishes, according to existing research, are characteristically monogamous and pair-forming.
  Usually solitary creatures, desmans form monogamous pairs and mate in springtime.

Derivatives

monogamously

adverb məˈnɒɡəməsliməˈnɑɡəməsli

1In a way that involves marriage to one person at a time.
in the historical period, Greeks were expected to marry monogamously
1. 1.1 In a way that involves a sexual relationship with only one partner.
2. 1.2Zoology In a way that involves having only one mate at a time.
Example sentencesExamples
- Crispin and I have been dating monogamously for two years
- zebra finches mate monogamously

Rhymes

endogamous

Definition of monogamous in US English:

monogamous

adjectiveməˈnäɡəməs

1Involving marriage to one person at a time.
under Canadian law all marriages must be monogamous
Example sentencesExamples
- With the exception of the rare polyandrous societies, virtually all women are in monogamous marriages.
- The marriages are not arranged and are monogamous.
- I'm not returning to the monogamous nuclear family, but rather to the large extended family, which in this form probably never existed.
- Virtually all residents enter into sanctified, lifelong monogamous unions.
- Although historically polygamy was practiced, the marriage system is now monogamous.
- In a legal sense, most 20th-century marriages involved monogamous, heterosexual relationships.
- The tribal family lives as a nuclear unit and is usually monogamous (only one husband and one wife).
- The Roman alphabet replaced Arabic writing, the state became exclusively secular, monogamous marriages were introduced, and education was secularized.
- Illegitimate children caused a problem for a society that made heterosexual monogamous marriage the only respectable family formation.
- Among these cultures, monogamous unions predominate.
1. 1.1 Having a sexual relationship with only one partner at a time.
  she admits that she has never been strictly monogamous
  with me it was a monogamous relationship
  Example sentencesExamples
  This is non-exploitive, consensual, monogamous sex in a loving relationship.
  Since a lot of these seniors tend to be monogamous, they're going to have different needs than younger people, who tend to be more free.
  So far as I know, he is in a monogamous relationship, and hence is at no risk for STDs.
  I wouldn't want to be in a monogamous relationship with someone who stayed with me because they'd feel worthless without a partner.
  You may feel strange and uncomfortable in a monogamous long-term relationship, but you feel under pressure to be in one.
  He is a teaching assistant who happens upon lost correspondence to a lover written by a famously monogamous 19th-century poet.
  Faithful to her code, she is serially monogamous—she dumps each man after a newer, bigger fish swims into view.
  Even the strategy of serial monogamous relationships is justified by a commitment to passionate love and redemptive romance.
  As a grown man, he and his monogamous partner of many years took an HIV test.
  Boys and men have a distorted view of masculinity that involves multiple sex partners, while women are supposed to be monogamous.
2. 1.2Zoology Having only one mate at a time.
  penguins form monogamous couples for breeding purposes
  Example sentencesExamples
  Usually solitary creatures, desmans form monogamous pairs and mate in springtime.
  The emperor penguins are monogamous for a year, have a baby chicken, and then part their ways.
  Courtship rituals and parental care are common among monogamous pairs.
  Most monogamous cichlids are virtually indistinguishable, although males are larger than females on average.
  Naturalists and scientists have maintained that the fox is monogamous and a devoted father.
  Butterflyfishes, according to existing research, are characteristically monogamous and pair-forming.
  Some damselfish are promiscuous, and still others are monogamous.
  They may be found in monogamous pairs, small foraging units, harems, or enormous spawning or feeding groups.
  Like 90 percent of bird species, but only 3 percent of mammal species, they're monogamous, pair-bonded animals.
  The arboreal primates (e.g., lesser apes and marmosets) are often monogamous and provide an additional source of context for human pair-bonding.

单词	monogamous
释义	Definition of monogamous in English: monogamous adjective məˈnɒɡəməs 1Involving marriage to one person at a time. under Canadian law all marriages must be monogamous Example sentencesExamples Illegitimate children caused a problem for a society that made heterosexual monogamous marriage the only respectable family formation. Although historically polygamy was practiced, the marriage system is now monogamous. Among these cultures, monogamous unions predominate. In a legal sense, most 20th-century marriages involved monogamous, heterosexual relationships. The marriages are not arranged and are monogamous. The tribal family lives as a nuclear unit and is usually monogamous (only one husband and one wife). The Roman alphabet replaced Arabic writing, the state became exclusively secular, monogamous marriages were introduced, and education was secularized. I'm not returning to the monogamous nuclear family, but rather to the large extended family, which in this form probably never existed. Virtually all residents enter into sanctified, lifelong monogamous unions. With the exception of the rare polyandrous societies, virtually all women are in monogamous marriages. 1.1 Having a sexual relationship with only one partner at a time. she admits that she has never been strictly monogamous with me it was a monogamous relationship Example sentencesExamples Boys and men have a distorted view of masculinity that involves multiple sex partners, while women are supposed to be monogamous. You may feel strange and uncomfortable in a monogamous long-term relationship, but you feel under pressure to be in one. As a grown man, he and his monogamous partner of many years took an HIV test. Even the strategy of serial monogamous relationships is justified by a commitment to passionate love and redemptive romance. This is non-exploitive, consensual, monogamous sex in a loving relationship. He is a teaching assistant who happens upon lost correspondence to a lover written by a famously monogamous 19th-century poet. I wouldn't want to be in a monogamous relationship with someone who stayed with me because they'd feel worthless without a partner. Since a lot of these seniors tend to be monogamous, they're going to have different needs than younger people, who tend to be more free. So far as I know, he is in a monogamous relationship, and hence is at no risk for STDs. Faithful to her code, she is serially monogamous—she dumps each man after a newer, bigger fish swims into view. 1.2Zoology Having only one mate at a time. penguins form monogamous couples for breeding purposes Example sentencesExamples The emperor penguins are monogamous for a year, have a baby chicken, and then part their ways. Some damselfish are promiscuous, and still others are monogamous. Naturalists and scientists have maintained that the fox is monogamous and a devoted father. The arboreal primates (e.g., lesser apes and marmosets) are often monogamous and provide an additional source of context for human pair-bonding. Like 90 percent of bird species, but only 3 percent of mammal species, they're monogamous, pair-bonded animals. They may be found in monogamous pairs, small foraging units, harems, or enormous spawning or feeding groups. Most monogamous cichlids are virtually indistinguishable, although males are larger than females on average. Courtship rituals and parental care are common among monogamous pairs. Butterflyfishes, according to existing research, are characteristically monogamous and pair-forming. Usually solitary creatures, desmans form monogamous pairs and mate in springtime. Derivatives monogamously adverb məˈnɒɡəməsliməˈnɑɡəməsli 1In a way that involves marriage to one person at a time. in the historical period, Greeks were expected to marry monogamously 1.1 In a way that involves a sexual relationship with only one partner. 1.2Zoology In a way that involves having only one mate at a time. Example sentencesExamples Crispin and I have been dating monogamously for two years zebra finches mate monogamously Rhymes endogamous Definition of monogamous in US English: monogamous adjectiveməˈnäɡəməs 1Involving marriage to one person at a time. under Canadian law all marriages must be monogamous Example sentencesExamples With the exception of the rare polyandrous societies, virtually all women are in monogamous marriages. The marriages are not arranged and are monogamous. I'm not returning to the monogamous nuclear family, but rather to the large extended family, which in this form probably never existed. Virtually all residents enter into sanctified, lifelong monogamous unions. Although historically polygamy was practiced, the marriage system is now monogamous. In a legal sense, most 20th-century marriages involved monogamous, heterosexual relationships. The tribal family lives as a nuclear unit and is usually monogamous (only one husband and one wife). The Roman alphabet replaced Arabic writing, the state became exclusively secular, monogamous marriages were introduced, and education was secularized. Illegitimate children caused a problem for a society that made heterosexual monogamous marriage the only respectable family formation. Among these cultures, monogamous unions predominate. 1.1 Having a sexual relationship with only one partner at a time. she admits that she has never been strictly monogamous with me it was a monogamous relationship Example sentencesExamples This is non-exploitive, consensual, monogamous sex in a loving relationship. Since a lot of these seniors tend to be monogamous, they're going to have different needs than younger people, who tend to be more free. So far as I know, he is in a monogamous relationship, and hence is at no risk for STDs. I wouldn't want to be in a monogamous relationship with someone who stayed with me because they'd feel worthless without a partner. You may feel strange and uncomfortable in a monogamous long-term relationship, but you feel under pressure to be in one. He is a teaching assistant who happens upon lost correspondence to a lover written by a famously monogamous 19th-century poet. Faithful to her code, she is serially monogamous—she dumps each man after a newer, bigger fish swims into view. Even the strategy of serial monogamous relationships is justified by a commitment to passionate love and redemptive romance. As a grown man, he and his monogamous partner of many years took an HIV test. Boys and men have a distorted view of masculinity that involves multiple sex partners, while women are supposed to be monogamous. 1.2Zoology Having only one mate at a time. penguins form monogamous couples for breeding purposes Example sentencesExamples Usually solitary creatures, desmans form monogamous pairs and mate in springtime. The emperor penguins are monogamous for a year, have a baby chicken, and then part their ways. Courtship rituals and parental care are common among monogamous pairs. Most monogamous cichlids are virtually indistinguishable, although males are larger than females on average. Naturalists and scientists have maintained that the fox is monogamous and a devoted father. Butterflyfishes, according to existing research, are characteristically monogamous and pair-forming. Some damselfish are promiscuous, and still others are monogamous. They may be found in monogamous pairs, small foraging units, harems, or enormous spawning or feeding groups. Like 90 percent of bird species, but only 3 percent of mammal species, they're monogamous, pair-bonded animals. The arboreal primates (e.g., lesser apes and marmosets) are often monogamous and provide an additional source of context for human pair-bonding.
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