🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

多配偶の

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tahaigū no

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Polygamous/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.məs/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"いくつかの文化では、多配偶の結婚が伝統的な慣習です。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characterized by having more than one spouse at the same time.

    "In some cultures, polygamous marriages are a traditional practice."
  2. 2

    Referring to a species that has multiple mating partners.

    "Certain species of birds are known to be polygamous, often forming complex mating systems."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'polygamous' originates from the Greek word 'polygamos', meaning 'having many spouses', which is derived from 'poly-' meaning 'many' and 'gamos' meaning 'marriage'. The word has evolved through Latin and Middle English, reflecting societal changes in marital structures.

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