polygamy Synonyms & Antonyms
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Polygamy as a Noun
The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time.
Are there countries where polygamy is legal for both men and women?
Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”).
Though Islam allows polygamy, it is frowned upon in many contemporary Muslim societies.
The state or habit of having more than one sexual mate.
An insect queen actually practices polygamy only one day, while for an alpha-male defending his harem is the very essence of both his status and polygamy.
The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.
The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.
Antonyms & near antonyms
Polygamy in a Sentence
Are there countries where polygamy is legal for both men and women?
Though Islam allows polygamy, it is frowned upon in many contemporary Muslim societies.
An insect queen actually practices polygamy only one day, while for an alpha-male defending his harem is the very essence of both his status and polygamy.
Word Forms & Grammar
polygamy (countable and uncountable, plural polygamies)
Origin of Polygamy
Recorded since 1591, from Late Latin polygamia, from Ancient Greek πολυγαμία (polugamía), itself from πολύγαμος (polúgamos, “married to many”), from πολύς (polús, “many”) + γάμος (gámos, “marriage”). Relates to modern prefix and suffix poly- + -gamy.
Quick Facts About Polygamy
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time |
| Antonyms | monogamy, monogyny and oligogyny |
| Plural | polygamies |
How Do You Say Polygamy?
Polygamy is pronounced /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (lɪɡ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Polygamy
What part of speech is polygamy?
Polygamy is a noun.
What is the opposite of polygamy?
Words opposite in meaning to polygamy are monogamy, monogyny, oligogyny and polyandry.
What is the plural of polygamy?
The plural of polygamy is polygamies.