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monogamy

[muh-nog-uh-mee] / məˈnɒg ə mi /




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Naomi began to question whether monogamy was for her after she realised she was bisexual.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

While some researchers have argued that high relatedness is not required, the new evidence suggests that monogamy and strong genetic ties were essential for termite societies.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

In both cases, the data point to a strong tendency toward monogamy alongside some flexibility.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

"Based on the mating patterns of our closest living relatives, such as chimpanzees and gorillas, human monogamy probably evolved from non-monogamous group living, a transition that is highly unusual among mammals," said Dyble.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

“My love, my one and only, precious, precious . . .” Mother, monogamy, romance.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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