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monogamic

/ˌmɒn.əˈɡæm.ɪk/
mon · o · gam · ic
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• adjective

1

Relating to, characterized by, or practicing monogamy; having only one mate or spouse at a time.

Example

"Anthropologists studied the transition from polygynous kinship structures to monogamic marriage systems."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'monogamous' is the standard adjective used in everyday speech to describe an individual or relationship, 'monogamic' is a rarer variant primarily used in sociological or anthropological writing to describe the institution or system of monogamy itself.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from 'monogamy' (from Ancient Greek 'monogamia', combining 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'gamos' meaning 'marriage') plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monogamic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monogamic
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