as in marriage
the state or practice of being married to more than one person at the same time
Some cultures practice polygamy.
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Recent Examples of polygamy
The last time Sarah saw her son was August 2020.
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The FLDS was founded more than 130 years ago after polygamy was outlawed in the Mormon Church.
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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
Meri Brown has no interest in recommitting herself to polygamy!
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
Brigham Young urged Mormon families from Utah to Arizona to broaden the church’s reach at a time of sometimes violent resistance to polygamy sweeping the nation.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2024
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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
Meri Brown has no interest in recommitting herself to polygamy!
—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
Brigham Young urged Mormon families from Utah to Arizona to broaden the church’s reach at a time of sometimes violent resistance to polygamy sweeping the nation.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2024
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“Polygamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polygamy. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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