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  1. Polygamy - Wikipedia

    Polygamy (from Late Greek πολυγαμία polygamía, "state of marriage to many spouses") [1][2][3][4] is the practice of marrying multiple spouses. When a man is married to more than …

  2. Polygamy | Polygamy, Multiple Wives, Polygyny | Britannica

    Nov 25, 2025 · Polygamy, marriage to more than one spouse at a time. The most typical forms of polygamy have been polygyny, in which cowives share a husband, or polyandry, in which …

  3. POLYGAMY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of POLYGAMY is marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time. How to use polygamy in a sentence.

  4. What is Polygamy? - HealthCentral

    Dec 12, 2022 · Polygamy is a relationship that involves having more than one legal or culturally recognized spouse. Learn about the types of polygamy and potential impacts.

  5. What Is Polygamy? - Verywell Mind

    Sep 10, 2022 · Polygamy is a type of marriage that involves marrying more than one partner. Find out more about what it means to be polygamous and the impact of such relationships.

  6. POLYGAMY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    POLYGAMY definition: 1. the fact or custom of being married to more than one person at the same time 2. the fact or…. Learn more.

  7. Polygamy Definition - Intro to Humanities Key Term | Fiveable

    Polygamy refers to the practice of having multiple spouses simultaneously, which can take forms such as polygyny (one man with multiple wives) or polyandry (one woman with multiple …