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polygamous Definition and Meaning in English (polygamous definition)

adjective
Synonyms:non-monogamouspluralistic
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Polygamous definition: Practicing or involving polygamy, which is the custom of having more than one spouse or mate at one time.

Definitions of Polygamous

  1. 1adjective

    Practicing or involving polygamy, which is the custom of having more than one spouse or mate at one time.

Example Sentences

“The polygamous society allowed men to have multiple wives.”

“Some bird species are naturally polygamous.”

Synonyms

non-monogamouspluralistic

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nounpolygamy
agent nounpolygamist

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Polygamous definition: Practicing or involving polygamy, which is the custom of having more than one spouse or mate at one time.
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'Polygamous' translates to 'polygamous' in English. Polygamous definition: Practicing or involving polygamy, which is the custom of having more than one spouse or mate at one time.
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