NYT Dictionary

MONOGAMY

/məˈnɑɡəmi/
Nounmo-NOG-a-mymo-nog-a-my · 4 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A form of sexual bonding involving a permanent pair bond between two beings.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French monogamie, from Late Latin monogamia, from Ancient Greek μονογαμία (monogamía). By surface analysis, mono- + -gamy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

monogamousnessbigamyconcubinagedeuterogamyleviratelevirationmonandrymonogynypolyandrypolygamy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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