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non-monogamous

American  
[nahn-muh-nah-guh-muhs] / ˌnɑn məˈnɑ gə məs /

adjective

  1. participating in or relating to non-monogamy.


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Naomi, 30, from Pembrokeshire, has spent more than a decade navigating non-monogamous relationships and said having a very good calendar is key and, ironically, the reality is far lonelier than people might expect.

From BBC ● May 5, 2026

"Based on the mating patterns of our closest living relatives, such as chimpanzees and gorillas, human monogamy probably evolved from non-monogamous group living, a transition that is highly unusual among mammals," said Dyble.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 22, 2026

Everyone agrees: Anyone who wants a non-monogamous relationship is off-limits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025

The plot thickens when considering non-monogamous, polyamorous and/or queer relationships — the boundaries here may be different.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025

According to a February YouGov poll, 55% of adults prefer “complete monogamy” in relationships, but 34% said they want some form of non-monogamous coupling.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 23, 2023

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