Transcription
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- [muh-noj-uh-nee]
- /məˈnɒdʒ ə ni/
- /mɒ.ˈnɒ.dʒɪ.nɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-noj-uh-nee]
- /məˈnɒdʒ ə ni/
Definitions of monogyny word
- noun monogyny the practice or condition of having only one wife at a time. 1
- noun monogyny (of a male animal) the condition of having one mate at a time. 1
- noun monogyny (in social insects) the condition of having one functioning queen in a colony. 1
- noun monogyny Botany. the condition of having one pistil. 1
- noun monogyny The custom of having only one wife at a time. 1
- noun monogyny the custom of having only one female sexual partner over a period of time 0
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Origin of monogyny
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; mono- + Greek -gynia, equivalent to gyn(ḗ) woman, wife + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Monogyny
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monogyny popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
monogyny usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monogyny
noun monogyny
- hubbies — husband.
- hubby — husband.
- husband — a married man, especially when considered in relation to his partner in marriage.
- monogamist — a person who practices or advocates monogamy.
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