Found 3 items, similar to Polygamy.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: polygamy poligami
English → English (WordNet) Definition: polygamy polygamy n : having more than one spouse at a time
English → English (gcide) Definition: Polygamy Polygamy \Po*lyg"a*my\, n. [Gr. ?; cf. F. polygamie.] 1. The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under Bigamy, and cf. Polyandry. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) The state or habit of having more than one mate. [1913 Webster] 3. (Bot.) The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers. [1913 Webster]