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Polygamy

/pəˈlɪɡəˌmi/
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(noun) The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time.

We don't have polygamy in Japan, dear.
The Mormons have outlawed polygamy, but some adherents still practice it.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In some cultures, ____ is practiced and legally recognized, allowing a man to have multiple wives.

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