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💒Polygamy

noun
/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/
polygamist polyglot

Meaning

the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time

Example Sentences

Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.

Polygamy is legal in some countries but frowned upon in others.

Synonyms

plural marriage, multiple marriage, bigamy, multi-marriage
Entry 1
plural marriage, multiple marriage
Entry 2
bigamy, multiple marriage, multi-marriage

Antonyms

monogamy, single marriage
Entry 1
monogamy, single marriage
Entry 2
monogamy, single marriage

Collocations

practice polygamy, polygamy laws, polygamy culture, polygamy law, polygamy tradition
Entry 1
practice polygamy, polygamy laws, polygamy culture
Entry 2
practice polygamy, polygamy law, polygamy tradition

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