polygamize

Meanings

• verb (transitive)

  The practice or custom of having more than one spouse at the same time, typically a man having more than one wife.

  - "John polygamized and took three wives."
  - "Many communities in Africa and the Middle East practice polygamize."

• verb (transitive)

  To admit or recognize multiple spouses, typically a husband recognizing multiple wives.

  - "After his first wife's death, he decided to polygamize and marry another woman."
  - "Some religions allow their followers to polygamize."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polygamize
apologize , monopolize , compromise , monogamize

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Variants

List of all variants of polygamize that leads to same result
polygamies , polygamist , polygamists , polygamize , polygamized , polygamizes , polygamizing , polygamy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'polygamos' meaning 'many wives'.

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Trivia

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1. Polygamy is illegal in many countries, including the United States and most European countries.

2. Polygamy is practiced by an estimated 10 million people worldwide.

3. The oldest recorded instance of polygamy can be traced back to ancient Egypt around 2500 BCE.

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Related Concepts

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1. monogamy: The practice of having only one spouse at a time.

2. polyandry: The practice of having multiple husbands at the same time, which is less common than polygamy.

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Culture

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Polygamy has been practiced throughout history in various cultures and religions, including Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism. It is often associated with patriarchy and gender inequality, but some argue that it can provide social and economic benefits for women and families.

How to Memorize "polygamize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man with multiple wives, each with her own household and family.
   - Visualize a community where polygamy is a common practice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the practice of having multiple spouses.
   - Associate it with cultures and religions where it is common.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Greek origin of the word 'polygamos' meaning 'many wives'.
   - Think of the 'poly' in polygamy as meaning 'many'.

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