1. the practice or condition of having only one male mate at a time
Usage: technical; anthropology; biology
2. a marriage system in which a woman has only one husband
Usage: anthropology

Examples

• Monandry is the most common mating system among mammals.
• The anthropologist studied cultures practicing monandry versus polyandry.
• In many bird species, monandry ensures that males invest in caring for offspring.
• The research compared reproductive success under monandry and polygamy.
• Traditional marriage customs in the region emphasized monandry for women.
• Monandry can be observed in various primate species.