1. Plural of monogyny; the practice or condition of having only one wife or female mate at a time.
Usage: Formal or technical usage; Often used in anthropology, zoology, and social studies
2. In botany, the condition of having only one pistil or female reproductive organ.
Usage: Botanical/scientific term

Examples

• Many primate species practice monogynies, with males maintaining exclusive relationships with single females.
• The anthropologist studied various monogynies across different cultures and time periods.
• In zoology, monogynies are contrasted with polygynous mating systems.
• Some bird species exhibit strict monogynies, with pairs remaining together for multiple breeding seasons.
• The researcher documented monogynies as a common social structure in certain human societies.