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monogamy vs marriage

marriage vs monogamy

monogamy and marriage both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
monogamy Yes No No No
marriage Yes No No No
As nouns, marriage is a hypernym of monogamy; that is, marriage is a word with a broader meaning than monogamy:
  • monogamy: the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time
  • marriage: the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
Other hypernyms of monogamy include matrimony, spousal relationship, union, wedlock.
monogamy (noun) marriage (noun)
the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
two people who are married to each other
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
a close and intimate union
Difference between monogamy and marriage

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