Synonyms of polygamy

polygamy

noun

as in marriage

the state or practice of being married to more than one person at the same time

Some cultures practice polygamy.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marriage
• polygyny
• bigamy
• polyandry
• relationship
• monogamy
• matrimony
• wedlock
• match
• polyamory
• intermarriage
• miscegenation
• remarriage
• conjugality
• cohabitation
• mixed marriage
• engagement
• connubiality
• attachment
• civil union
• commitment
• domestic partnership
• proposal
• common-law marriage
• promise
• betrothal
• hand
• espousal
• pledge
• troth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• divorce
• separation
• annulment

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of polygamy

In Libya, Mustafa Abdel-Jalil, the leader of the National Transitional Council, ended a ban on polygamy in his maiden speech to the country. —Sanam Naraghi Anderlini, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2017

This act restored their civil rights and property, which had been taken away during the government’s efforts to eliminate polygamy in the Utah territory. —Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024

The last time Sarah saw her son was August 2020. MORE: Former FLDS members fear their children's disappearance is part of Warren Jeffs' prophecy The FLDS was founded more than 130 years ago after polygamy was outlawed in the Mormon Church. —Lauren Lantry, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2024

The pair attempt to adapt to life as a monogamous couple, leaving polygamy behind. —Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024