Synonyms for

Polygamous

Verb / pʌˈlɪgʌmʌs / Another word for polygamous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Polygamous means having more than one spouse at the same time.

Synonyms & similar words

monogamous heteroicous polyoicous polygynous bigamous multimarrying polyamorous plural multiple many-wived many-husbanded polyandrous polygamical multisexual multimarry multisposa multisposo multisposi multisposae multisposi multisposae multigamous

Example sentences

  1. 1. Polygamous animals, like some birds, have more than one partner.
  2. 2. The king in ancient times used to be polygamous and had many wives.
  3. 3. Sally's grandparents are in a polygamous relationship where they both have other partners.
  4. 4. Polygamous societies are more common in certain cultures.
  5. 5. In a polygamous marriage, all partners must consent and be aware of the arrangement.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Polygamy is the only known cure for love.' - Sarah Bernhardt
  • 2. 'Polygamy: An endeavour to get more out of life than there is in it.' - Elbert Hubbard
  • 3. 'Polygamy is an endeavour to combine a number of sets of false teeth, all of which are loose.' - Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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