polygamy

Meanings

• noun

  The practice or custom of a person having more than one spouse at the same time.

  - "Polygamy was common among ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Romans."
  - "The prophet Muhammad practiced polygamy, having up to 14 wives at a time."

• noun

  A form of marriage where a person takes more than one spouse, legally or customarily.

  - "Polygamy is still practiced in some cultures, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia."
  - "Monogamy vs polygamy is a topic of ongoing debate in discussions about marriage and relationships."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈlɪɡəmi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=592046"

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Antonyms

monogamy , polyandry , monogamy , monogyny , oligogyny , polyandry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polygamy
agamy , amity , comedy , gamify , harmony , history , piety

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Greek polygamia, from polygamos, polygamos 'marrying many wives' (from polys 'many' + gamos 'marriage').

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Trivia

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1. Polygamy is not mentioned in the Bible, but some religious groups, such as the Mormons, have practiced it.

2. The Guinness World Record for the most number of wives in one marriage belongs to Zoltan Koevessi, who was married to 938 women.

3. Polygamy is illegal in most countries, but some, such as the United States and Canada, allow it under certain circumstances, such as for religious reasons.

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Related Concepts

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

2. polyandry: A form of polygamy in which a woman has multiple husbands.

3. polygyny: A form of polygamy in which a man has multiple wives.

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Culture

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Polygamy has been a significant cultural practice throughout history, particularly in certain religious and ethnic communities. It has been the subject of much debate and controversy, with some viewing it as a violation of women's rights, while others see it as a way to strengthen families and communities.

How to Memorize "polygamy"

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   - Imagine a large family with multiple married couples living together, each with their own children.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'many' when trying to remember the meaning of polygamy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'many spouses' to help remember the meaning of polygamy.

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