monogyny

Meanings

• noun

  The state or practice of having only one spouse or sexual partner during a person's lifetime.

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Antonyms

polygyny

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Variants

List of all variants of monogyny that leads to same result
monogynies , monogyny

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words mono (single) and gyne (woman).

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Trivia

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1. Monogyny is a common practice in many Western societies, but it is not universal.

2. Some animals, such as gorillas and elephants, practice monogyny in their social structures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monogamy: Monogyny is a specific form of monogamy, which refers to the practice of having only one spouse of the opposite sex.

2. Polygamy: Polygyny is the opposite of monogyny, where individuals are allowed to have multiple spouses.

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Culture

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Monogyny is a social and cultural practice that has been prevalent in various societies throughout history. It is most commonly associated with marriage, where individuals are expected to be faithful to their spouse and not engage in extramarital relationships.

How to Memorize "monogyny"

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   - Imagine a person being faithful to one partner throughout their entire life.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'monogyny' is derived from the Greek words for 'single' and 'woman'.

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