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monogamic

[ mon-uh-gam-ik ]

adjective



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Word History and Origins

Origin of monogamic1

First recorded in 1830–40; monogam(y) + -ic

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Example Sentences

No one slept alone, for the more or less monogamic family assembled nightly in a cave or 'lean-to' shelter.

Rightly used, however, monogamic fellowship protects by making adventure in life more zestful because it is shared.

The monogamic fellowship normally encourages the coming of the child.

Where there is no monogamic commitment, he is forced into family life that is confused, incomplete, and uncertain.

Under normal conditions the numbers of persons of both sexes are almost equal, which everywhere points to monogamic marriage.

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