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nonmonogamous

/ˌnɒn.məˈnɒɡ.ə.məs/
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• adjective

1

Not practicing or characterized by monogamy; having or permitting more than one sexual, romantic, or marital partner at the same time.

Example

"The sociological study examined communication patterns within both monogamous and nonmonogamous relationships."

2

(Of an animal species) mating with multiple partners rather than forming an exclusive pair bond during a breeding season or lifetime.

Example

"Unlike swans, which often form lifelong pair bonds, most mammals are naturally nonmonogamous."

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• Nearby Words

nonminority
nonmobile
nonmonetary
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nonmotorized
nonmoving
nonmusical

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonmonogamous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonmonogamous
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