monogynic

9.9

A group that has only one main wife or queen

adjective
/ˌmɒnəˈdʒɪnɪk/

Specialized

: monogínico

In this ant species, the colony is monogynic, with only one reproductive queen per nest.

Examples

The society was primarily monogynic, meaning a man had only one chief wife, though he might take concubines.
Certain traditional monarchies were monogynic, granting official status to just one queen among multiple women.
The lion prides are typically monogynic with one dominant female.
In many cultures, a monogynic relationship is considered ideal.
In this ant species, the colony is monogynic, with only one reproductive queen per nest.
Certain traditional monarchies were monogynic, granting official status to just one queen among multiple women.
The society was primarily monogynic, meaning a man had only one chief wife, though he might take concubines.

Synonyms

monogynous

vsmonogynic

Specialized

9.9

A system where a man has only one wife at a time, even if he has other partners

emphasizes one principal female holding chief status even if subordinates exist

Antonyms

polygynous

1 9.9

A social system where a male has more than one female partner at the same time

Surface Forms

monogynic positive

Morphology

monogynic = monogyny (semi-transparent) = mono + gyn + ic

The adjective is a regular -ic formation from the specialized noun monogyny, but the classical combining form is not transparent to many learners.

Etymology

Monogynic comes from Greek parts mono- 'one' and gynē 'woman', the same roots you see in monogamy. So monogynic means having only one main wife or one queen in a group.