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polygamy in German

polygamy in German is Polygamie, Vielehe, Mehrehe — polygamy means the practice or condition of having more than one spouse at the same time.

polygamy in German

Polygamie
noun
(often, especially in common use) Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”).
Vielehe
noun
(often, especially in common use) Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”).
Mehrehe
noun
(often, especially in common use) Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”).

What does "polygamy" mean?

  1. noun The practice or condition of having more than one spouse at the same time.
    "Polygamy is illegal in most Western countries but practiced legally elsewhere."
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polygamy in a sentence

  • Polygamy is illegal in most Western countries but practiced legally elsewhere.

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What is "polygamy" in German?

"polygamy" in German is Polygamie, Vielehe, Mehrehe. polygamy means: The practice or condition of having more than one spouse at the same time.

How do you use "polygamy" in a sentence?

Example: "Polygamy is illegal in most Western countries but practiced legally elsewhere." In German, "polygamy" is Polygamie, Vielehe, Mehrehe.

Are there other ways to say "polygamy" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "polygamy": Polygamie, Vielehe, Mehrehe.

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