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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPolygamy
/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice or condition of having more than one spouse simultaneously.
"In some cultures, polygamy is a traditional practice that is accepted and legally recognized." - 2
A form of marriage in which a person has multiple spouses, typically referring to a man having multiple wives.
"Polygamy can lead to complex family dynamics and legal challenges."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'polygamy' originates from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'gamos' meaning 'marriage'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting social practices involving multiple marriages.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Polygamy" is said worldwide
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polygamie
Transliteration: poliɡami
"La polygamie est pratiquée dans certaines cultures."
Polygamie
Transliteration: polɪˈɡaːmi
"In einigen Kulturen ist Polygamie akzeptiert."
poligamia
Transliteration: poliɡaˈmia
"La poligamia è una pratica controversa."
poligamia
Transliteration: poliɡaˈmia
"La poligamia es legal en algunos países."
poligamia
Transliteration: poliɡɐˈmiɐ
"A poligamia é um tema debatido em várias sociedades."
बहुविवाह
Transliteration: bahuvivah
"भारत में कुछ समुदायों में बहुविवाह प्रथा है।"
一夫多妻制
Transliteration: yī fū duō qī zhì
"在某些文化中，一夫多妻制是被接受的。"
다처제
Transliteration: dacheoje
"다처제는 일부 문화에서 전통으로 여겨진다."
重婚
Transliteration: じゅうこん
"重婚は一部の文化で認められています。"
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