polygamy
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /pəˈlɪɡəmi/
polygamy means: The practice of having more than one husband or wife at the same time.
noun
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The practice of having more than one husband or wife at the same time.
- Their religion allows polygamy.
- The book examines polygamy in different societies.
- Some families practiced polygamy for generations.
Questions about polygamy
What does polygamy mean?
The practice of having more than one husband or wife at the same time.
What is polygamy in other languages?
Türkçe: çok eşlilik · Español: poligamia · Français: polygamie · Deutsch: Polygamie · Italiano: poligamia · 日本語: 一夫多妻制
How do you pronounce polygamy?
It is pronounced /pəˈlɪɡəmi/.
How do you use polygamy in a sentence?
Their religion allows polygamy. The book examines polygamy in different societies.
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