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polygamy
Meaning: the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time
polygamy in a sentence
How polygamy is used in real sentences:
In some cultures throughout history, polygamy was legally accepted and even encouraged by tradition.
The novel's plot centers on a kingdom where polygamy was the norm among nobles seeking political alliances.
Antonyms of polygamy
Words that mean the opposite of polygamy:
- monogamy
Where it comes from
From Greek polygamia 'many marriages'
Word parts
- poly — many
polygamy: poly- (many) + gam (marriage) + -y (state of)
Memory hook
POLY (many) + GAMY (marriage) — polygamy = many marriages at once.