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monogyny

mo·nog·y·ny
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muh-noj-uh-nee]
    • /məˈnɒdʒ ə ni/
    • /mɒ.ˈnɒ.dʒɪ.nɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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