monogyny en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /məˈnɒd͡ʒɪnɪ/
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos) Ancient Greek μονο- (mono-)der. English mono- English -gyny English monogyny From mono- + -gyny.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The practice of having one wife at a time.
- (uncountable, usually) The condition in ants of having only one queen at a time.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| monogynies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |