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nonmonogamous Synonyms
Another word for nonmonogamous
Choosing another word for nonmonogamous depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Not practicing or characterized by monogamy; having or permitting more than one sexual, romantic, or marital partner at the same time.
Usage Example
"The sociological study examined communication patterns within both monogamous and polyamorous relationships."
Strong
polyamorous
polygamous
Weak
open
• adjective (Context 2)
(Of an animal species) mating with multiple partners rather than forming an exclusive pair bond during a breeding season or lifetime.
Usage Example
"Unlike swans, which often form lifelong pair bonds, most mammals are naturally polygamous."
Strong
polygamous
promiscuous
Opposites of nonmonogamous
The opposite of nonmonogamous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
monogamous
monogamic
pair-bonded
exclusive
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nonmonogamous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nonmonogamous