polygamy

noun

UK/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/
US/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Definitions of polygamy noun

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    The practice or state of being married to more than one person concurrently.

    一夫多妻;一妻多夫

    • In some cultures, polygamy is a traditional family structure.

      在一些文化中,一夫多妻制是傳統的家庭結構。

    • Historically, there have been instances of polygamy across various parts of the world.

      歷史上,世界各地都有過一夫多妻制的例子。

    • Polygamy is illegal in many countries, but it persists in some regions.

      一夫多妻制在許多國家是非法的,但在某些地區仍然存在。