monandry
- noun
- /ˈmɒnənˌdri/
- Specialized
:
monandria
- In certain societies, monandry is the only socially accepted form of marriage.
Examples
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Her research focused on the cultural implications of monandry in rural communities.
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In many cultures, monandry is considered the norm.
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Biologists studying insect mating habits often observe cases of monandry in various species.
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The concept of monandry can be traced back to ancient societies.
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In certain cultures, monandry is recognized as the traditional form of marriage, emphasizing the union of one husband and one wife.
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Her thesis explored the impacts of monandry on family dynamics within contemporary societies.
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The practice of monandry ensures that each woman has only one husband at a time, reflecting values of loyalty and commitment.
Synonyms
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Being married to or having a sexual relationship with only one person at a time
The state of having only one spouse or partner at a time
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
monandry = mon + andr + y
Formally built from the combining form meaning 'one' + a combining form for 'man/husband' with a noun-forming suffix; the combining forms are technical and not standalone English words, so learners may not fully infer 'husband' from the parts though the overall sense parallels familiar terms like 'monogamy'.
Etymology
The word monandry comes from Greek parts mono- meaning 'one' and andr- meaning 'man', as in android. So monandry is the practice of having only one husband at a time.