noun
- the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time
Usage: anthropological; legal
Examples
- Polygamy is illegal in most Western countries.
- The anthropologist studied polygamy in various cultures.
- Some religious groups historically practiced polygamy.
- The law prohibits polygamy and recognizes only monogamous marriages.
- Polygamy was once common among certain tribal societies.
- The documentary explored the social effects of polygamy.