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Polygamy

noun

/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Meaning

the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time

the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time

Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.

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

plural marriage, multiple marriage, bigamy, multi-marriage

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plural marriage, multiple marriage

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bigamy, multiple marriage, multi-marriage

monogamy, single marriage

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monogamy, single marriage

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monogamy, single marriage

practice polygamy, polygamy laws, polygamy culture, polygamy law, polygamy tradition

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practice polygamy, polygamy laws, polygamy culture

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practice polygamy, polygamy law, polygamy tradition

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