polygamist
polygamist Lexical Profile
polygamist Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who practices or advocates marriage to more than one spouse at the same time.
"Under the country's revised civil code, a convicted polygamist faces strict legal penalties."
• adjective
Relating to, characterized by, or practicing marriage to multiple spouses simultaneously; polygamous.
"The documentary explored the daily lives of families living in a secluded polygamist community."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Polygamist' is often confused with 'polyamorist': a polygamist specifically practices or advocates marriage to multiple spouses simultaneously, whereas a polyamorist engages in consensual romantic relationships with multiple partners without necessarily involving marriage.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 16th century from 'polygamy' and the suffix '-ist', ultimately tracing back to Late Greek 'polygamos' (often married), from 'polys' (many) and 'gamos' (marriage).