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supermonogamy

/ˈs(j)upɚməˈnɑɡəmi/

supermonogamy noun: the ideal that a person should or will only have one sexual/romantic partner in their lifetime.

Noun

supermonogamy (uncountable)

  1. The ideal that a person should or will only have one sexual/romantic partner in their lifetime.
    • The notion of soulmates reinforces the myth of supermonogamy.
    • Plato's tale colorfully captures the potent fantasy of absolute monogamy, of supermonogamy, the vision of a unique and permanent bond between two individuals.2004, Elizabeth F. Emens, “Monogamy's Law: Compulsory Monogamy and Polyamorous Existence”, in New York University Review of Law & Social Change, volume 29, →DOI, page 294

Origin of supermonogamy

Coined in 2004 by Elizabeth Emens from super- + monogamy.

Questions about supermonogamy

What does supermonogamy mean?
Supermonogamy means the ideal that a person should or will only have one sexual/romantic partner in their lifetime.
What part of speech is supermonogamy?
Supermonogamy is a noun.
How do you pronounce supermonogamy?
Supermonogamy is pronounced /ˈs(j)upɚməˈnɑɡəmi/ (US).

Words near supermonogamy in the dictionary

  1. supermom
  2. supermomentum
  3. supermoms
  4. supermonkey
  5. supermonkeys
  6. supermonogamy
  7. supermonster
  8. supermonsters
  9. supermonstrous
  10. supermonstrously
  11. supermontage

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