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monogamous

Pronunciation: [məˈnɒɡəməs]

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Learn how to use monogamous in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) when someone has only one partner at a time. This means a person is dedicated to just one special romantic relationship, instead of having many partners.

Example

They decided to be monogamous and focus on building their life together as a couple.

Example

He preferred a more open relationship and was not interested in being monogamous.

Example

Do you think being monogamous is the best way to have a relationship?

Context: “biology”

(adjective) referring to animals that only mate with one partner during their lifetime or a mating season. It shows a strong bond in their relationships.

Example

Many birds are monogamous and stay with the same mate every breeding season.

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Some species are not monogamous and mate with multiple partners.

Example

Which animals are known to be monogamous in the wild?

How to pronounce monogamous

Pronunciation: [məˈnɒɡəməs]

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