Monogamous Definition & Meaning

monogamous
adjective
  1. (used of relationships and of individuals) having one mate; "monogamous marriage"; "monogamous for life"

"Monogamous" in song lyrics

See how monogamous is used in real songs:

  • "As the years pass I find it hard to be monogamous"
    Souls of Mischief — Step to My Girl
  • "define monogamous"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how can paleoanthropologist conclude basedon fossil that sexual dimorhism were monogamous"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "monogamous"

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