Canadian French Meaning of polygamy

Polygamie

Other Canadian French words related to Polygamie

Definitions and Meaning of polygamy in English

Wordnet

polygamy (n)

the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time

Webster

polygamy (n.)

The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under Bigamy, and cf. Polyandry.

The state or habit of having more than one mate.

The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.

FAQs About the word polygamy

Polygamie

the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a timeThe having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a ma

mariage,Polygynie,bigamie,Mariage mixte,match,mariage,métissage,monogamie,Polyandrie,relation (also "rapporta")

Divorce,Séparation,annulation

polygamous => polygame, polygamize => polygamie, polygamist => polygame, polygamian => polygame, polygamia => Polygamie,