polygamy
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Noun — The practice or condition of having more than one spouse at the same time.
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Etymology
From Greek polugamía, from polús ("many") and gámos ("marriage").
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What does “polygamy” mean?
The word “polygamy” means the practice or condition of having more than one spouse at the same time. In plain terms, being married to more than one person at once.
How do you pronounce “polygamy”?
“Polygamy” is pronounced puh-LIHG-uh-mee (/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ in IPA).
How do you use “polygamy” in a sentence?
Here is “polygamy” used in a sentence: “Polygamy is illegal in most Western countries but practiced legally elsewhere.”
What part of speech is “polygamy”?
“Polygamy” is a noun.
Where does the word “polygamy” come from?
The word “polygamy” comes from Greek. From Greek polugamía, from polús ("many") and gámos ("marriage").
Is “polygamy” a common word?
“Polygamy” is an uncommon word in modern English.