ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Polygamous

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pəˈlɪɡəməs/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Polygamous is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

Meaning

Of, relating to, or practicing polygamy.

More Meanings

  1. (botany) Exhibiting polygamy.

Example Sentences

That Mormon community no longer practises polygamous relationships.
[…] declaring legitimate all children of LDS polygamous marriages […]

Synonyms for polygamous

Depending on context, synonyms include polygynous, polyandrous, bigamous.

Antonyms for polygamous

Common opposites include monogamous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bigamous, polyandrous, polygynous, polygamy, polygamious, polytheistic.

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