polygamous

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "Polygamy was common among ancient civilizations."
  - "Some religions allow polygamous marriages."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polygamous
hymeneaus , monogamist , polyamist

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Variants

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polygamous

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Forms

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polygamists, polygamous marriages, polygyny (form of polygamy in which a man has multiple wives)

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Etymology

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From Greek polygamos, polygamēs, from polys 'many' + gamē 'wife' or 'married'

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Trivia

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1. Polygamy is illegal in most countries today, but it is still practiced in some parts of the world.

2. The ancient Egyptians and Romans are believed to have practiced polygamy.

3. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) used to practice polygamy until it was outlawed in the late 1800s.

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Related Concepts

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

2. polyandry: The practice or custom of a woman having multiple husbands at the same time

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Culture

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Polygamy has been practiced throughout history in various forms and for different reasons, including religious, social, and economic ones. It has been the subject of much debate and controversy, with some viewing it as a violation of women's rights and others as a cultural tradition. In literature, polygamy has been portrayed in works such as 'Sister Wives' and 'The Mormon Wives'.

How to Memorize "polygamous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a family with multiple wives and husbands living together

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of having multiple spouses

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Many Grooms, One Bride' to remember that polygamy is the practice of having many grooms (husbands) for one bride (wife)

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