polygamy Synonyms
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- remarriage
- bigamy
- polyamory
- match
- miscegenation
- intermarriage
- polyandry
- wedlock
- monogamy
- matrimony
- relationship
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polygamy Meaning
polygamy (n)
the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time
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
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
polygyny,marriage, remarriage,bigamy, polyamory, match, miscegenation, intermarriage, polyandry, wedlock
divorce, separation, separation,divorce,annulment, annulment,
The practice of polygamy, the simultaneous marriage to multiple individuals, has existed in various cultures throughout history.
In some societies, polygamy is an accepted tradition, while in others it is considered a criminal offense.
Polygamy can result in complex family dynamics and social challenges.
Laws against polygamy have been implemented in many countries to protect individuals from potential exploitation.
