adj
polygamous
Polygamous (adj) means Connected with, or practising, having more than one spouse at once.
adj
1
Connected with, or practising, having more than one spouse at once.
"That Mormon community no longer practises polygamous relationships."
2
Showing the practice of having several spouses.
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Etymology
Formed from poly- and -gamous.
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heteroicous
polyoicous
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What is the meaning of polygamous?
"polygamous" (adj) means connected with, or practising, having more than one spouse at once.
What is another word for polygamous?
Other words for "polygamous" include heteroicous, polyoicous.
What is the opposite of polygamous?
The opposite of "polygamous" is monogamous.
What are the different meanings of polygamous?
"polygamous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Connected with, or practising, having more than one spouse at once; 2. Showing the practice of having several spouses.
