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Definition of "polygamy" []

  • The condition or practice of having more than one spouse at one time. Also called plural marriage. (noun)
  • Zoology A mating pattern in which a single individual mates with more than one individual of the opposite sex. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "polygamy" in a sentence
  • "Nichols served as lead prosecutor in all past church cases, but he was careful not to mention the word polygamy Tuesday."
  • "Nichols served as lead prosecutor in all past church cases, but he was quick not to mention the word polygamy Tuesday."
  • "What happens to the rights and duties of marriage if polygamy is available?"