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monogamy Antonyms

Opposite of monogamy

Because the opposite of monogamy shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The practice, state, or legal system of being married to or in a committed romantic or sexual relationship with only one person at a time.

Usage Example

"They both valued polygamy and built a lasting partnership founded on mutual trust."

Strongest
polygamy
polyamory
Strong
bigamy
polygyny
polyandry
promiscuity

• noun (Context 2)

In zoology, the behavior or condition in which an animal pairs and mates exclusively with a single partner during a breeding season or throughout its life.

Usage Example

"Social polygamy is widespread among avian species, including swans, albatrosses, and bald eagles."

Strongest
polygamy
polygyny
polyandry
Strong
promiscuity

Similar words to monogamy

Words similar to monogamy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

exclusivity
fidelity
See all synonyms of monogamy

• Nearby Words

monogamist
monogamous
monogamously
monogamy
monohulled
monolingual
monolinguist

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Monogamy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/monogamy
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