polygamy

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

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• Hyphenation: po‧ly‧ga‧my

Noun

Singular polygamy

Plural none

A man with four wives; an example of polygamy

1. (uncountable) Polygamy is the practice of having more than one sexual partner or spouse at the same time. In polygamy, each of the partners know about the others. It is distinct from cheating because of this.
   • Antonym: monogamy