polygamy
nounUK /pəˈlɪɡəmi/
US /pəˈlɪɡəmi/
A marriage where one person has more than one husband or wife at the same time.
In some cultures, polygamy is allowed by law and tradition.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In biology, a mating pattern where one animal mates with several partners.
Polygamy is common among certain bird species.
3. The practice of having several wives at once, specifically called polygyny.
The leader was criticized for his polygamy.
4. A situation where a person has multiple romantic partners at the same time.
Some people confuse polygamy with polyamory.