non-monogamous
|non-mo-nog-a-mous|
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/nɒn məˈnɒɡəməs/
multiple partners
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-monogamous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'monogamous' from Greek 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'gamos' meaning 'marriage'.
Historical Evolution
'monogamous' changed from the Greek word 'monogamos' and eventually became the modern English word 'monogamous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having one marriage', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having one romantic or sexual partner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not practicing or advocating monogamy; having multiple romantic or sexual partners at the same time.
They are in a non-monogamous relationship, allowing each other to date other people.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 03:38