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polygamously

/pəˈlɪɡ.ə.məs.li/
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Adjective:polygamous
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• adverb

1

In a manner involving marriage to more than one spouse at the same time.

Example

"Several ruling dynasties in the ancient empire lived polygamously to secure multiple political alliances."

2

In a manner characterized by mating with more than one partner during a single breeding season (of animals).

Example

"Unlike swans, which typically pair for life, many species of grouse breed polygamously."

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• Rhymes for polygamously

• Nearby Words

polygala
polygamist
polygamous
polygamously
polygamy
polyglot
polygon

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Polygamously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/polygamously
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