POLYGAMY


Meaning of POLYGAMY in English

n.

Pronunciation: -m ē

Function: noun

Date: circa 1591

1 : marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time ― compare POLYANDRY , POLYGYNY

2 : the state of being polygamous

– po · lyg · a · mist \ -mist \ noun

– po · lyg · a · mize \ - ˌ m ī z \ intransitive verb

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.