Définition de « polygamy » en Anglais

noun

1. The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time.

   • Are there countries where polygamy is legal for both men and women?

2. (often, especially in common use) Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”).

   • Though Islam allows polygamy, it is frowned upon in many contemporary Muslim societies.

3. (zoology) The state or habit of having more than one sexual mate.

   • An insect queen actually practices polygamy only one day, while for an alpha-male defending his harem is the very essence of both his status and polygamy.

4. (botany) The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.