🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

एकपत्नीवाद

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ekpatnivadi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Monogamy/məˈnɒɡəmi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"एकपत्नीवाद कई संस्कृतियों में एक सामान्य प्रथा है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The practice or state of being married to one person at a time.

    "In many cultures, monogamy is considered the standard form of marriage."
  2. 2

    A relationship in which an individual has only one partner during their lifetime or at any one time.

    "Monogamy can be seen as a commitment to a single partner in both romantic and sexual relationships."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'monogamy' originates from the Greek word 'monogamia', which combines 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'gamos' meaning 'marriage'. It has evolved through Latin into modern usage, primarily referring to the practice of being married to one person at a time.

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