Polygamy(noun)
The practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
Hindi meaning:बहुविवाह
Synonyms: Plural marriage, Multiple marriage, Bigamy, Polyandry
Antonyms: Monogamy, Single marriage, Exclusive union, One-spouse marriage
Example: In some societies, polygamy has been practiced as a cultural tradition.
Trick to remember: Polygamy = poly means many + gamy means marriage, so it means marriage with many spouses.
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