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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPolygamous
/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.məs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Polygamous" is said worldwide
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polygame
Transliteration: poliɡam
"Dans certaines cultures, le mariage polygame est une pratique traditionnelle."
polygam
Transliteration: poˈlyːɡam
"In einigen Kulturen ist die polygame Ehe eine traditionelle Praxis."
poligamo
Transliteration: poliˈɡamo
"In alcune culture, il matrimonio poligamo è una pratica tradizionale."
polígamo
Transliteration: poˈliɣamo
"En algunas culturas, el matrimonio polígamo es una práctica tradicional."
polígamo
Transliteration: poˈliɡamu
"Em algumas culturas, o casamento polígamo é uma prática tradicional."
बहुविवाही
Transliteration: bahuvivāhī
"कुछ संस्कृतियों में बहुविवाही विवाह एक पारंपरिक प्रथा है।"
一夫多妻的
Transliteration: yī fū duō qī de
"在某些文化中，一夫多妻的婚姻是一种传统实践。"
다처제의
Transliteration: dacheoje-ui
"일부 문화에서는 다처제의 결혼이 전통적인 관습입니다."
多配偶の
Transliteration: tahaigū no
"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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