monogyny

monogyny Definition

mo·nogy·ny (-nē)

noun

the practice or state of being married to only one woman at a time

Etymology: mono- + -gyny

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‹ monogynous
‹ monograph
‹ monogram
‹ monoglot
‹ monogenism
‹ monogenic
‹ monogenetic
‹ monogenesis
‹ monogamy
‹ monofilament

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