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Mormons have also sometimes been falsely stereotyped as being polygamists because some of their early founders and members were, but the group banned polygamy in 1890.—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025 They were settled by members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, who were known for practicing polygamy.—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025 The town is notably known for its connection with Mormon fundamentalism and polygamy, along with the neighboring city of Hildale, Utah.—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints abandoned polygamy in 1890 and strictly prohibits it today.—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for polygamy
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Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin polygamia "frequent marriage," borrowed from Greek polygamía, from polýgamos "married several times, polygamous" + -ia-y entry 2
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