"nonmonogamy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From non- + monogamy. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|monogamy}} non- + monogamy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nonmonogamy (uncountable)
  1. The state of not being monogamous. Tags: uncountable
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