HyperDic: monogamous

English > 1 sense of the word monogamous:
ADJECTIVEallmonogamous(used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate
monogamous > pronunciation
Soundsmahnaa'gahmahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
English > monogamous: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning(used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate.
Examples
  • "monogamous marriage"
  • "monogamous for life"
NarrowermonandrousHaving only one husband at a time / time
monogynous, monogynicHaving one head or chief wife at a time / time (along with concubines)
OppositepolygamousHaving more than one mate at a time / time
Spanishmonógamo
Catalanmonògam
Nounsmonogamy, monogamousnesshaving only one spouse at a time / time

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