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monogamy [məˈnɒgəmi, Am məˈnɑ:gə-] N no pl

1. monogamy (state of being married) a. ZOOL:

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This would have health advantages similar to monogamy, although risks rise somewhat with each person added.
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He still intends to encourage monogamy and for him, divorce is not an option for religious marriages.
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A life based on monogamy seems beyond him.
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However, a weyrmate would usually be the equivalent to a long-term boyfriend or girlfriend: a form of serial monogamy.
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The mating system in this species appears to be variable, with promiscuity most generally at high population densities and monogamy at lower densities.
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This species exhibits serial monogamy, where a male and female are monogamous for at least one spawning cycle.
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Most marriages are by choice, as opposed to arranged, and monogamy is commonplace.
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Moreover, different sets of factors may explain the evolution of social monogamy in different species.
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In contrast, monogamy is a marriage consisting of only two parties.
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Therefore, the evolution of monogamy could be a reflection of this increased need for bi-parental care.
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