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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as monogamous.

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Examples

  • In its Christian sense it is monogamistic and absolute, you are committing adultry if you remarry or fornicate with the exception of certain conditions.

    We Need Men`s "Ishews" Newmania 2007

  • But whereas notable commentators are ready to concede that Keturah may have been taken during Sarah's lifetime, yet that would seem to conflict rather seriously with Abraham's pronounced monogamistic leanings; for he took Hagar only as a last resort to realize God's promise.

    Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942

  • By that time the occupant of the monogamistic harem would be in dreamland, the bulbul silenced and the hour propitious for slumber.

    The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million O. Henry 1886

  • Non-marrieds can have children, sleep with whomsoever they wish, and also never have to answer to the narrow-minded keepers of the monogamistic myth. "wes p 46 minutes ago

    Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local mogogo 2010

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