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The correct spelling is polygamy.
How to pronounce polygamy
/pəˈlɪɡəmi/
nounIPA: /pəˈlɪɡəmi/
Say it like: Pol-yga-mee
The correct spelling is polygamy. The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time. For example: "Are there countries where polygamy is legal for both men and women?"
Usage Examples
“Are there countries where polygamy is legal for both men and women?”
“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.”
Definition
noun
- 1.The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time.
- 2.The state or habit of having more than one sexual mate.
- 3.The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.
- 4.The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives.
- 5.The condition of an ant colony that has multiple egg-laying queens.
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