polygamous marriage
nounUK /pəˈlɪɡəməs ˈmærɪdʒ/
US /pəˈlɪɡəməs ˈmærɪdʒ/
A marriage where one person is married to more than one person at the same time.
In some cultures, a polygamous marriage is allowed by law and tradition.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A marriage arrangement in which a husband may have more than one wife.
The community practiced polygamous marriage, with several wives sharing one household.
3. A marriage arrangement in which a wife may have more than one husband.
Fraternal polyandry is a rare form of polygamous marriage found in some Himalayan regions.
4. A legal or religious union involving more than two spouses at once.
The court examined whether the polygamous marriage was valid under local law.