Definition

A person who has more than one spouse at the same time.

Example

In some cultures, a polygamist may have multiple wives or husbands.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy in town who is a polygamist?

Yeah, I read an article about him; it’s quite controversial.

I can't imagine managing multiple relationships like that.

Right? It must be really complicated to keep everyone happy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polygamist → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "gamos" (meaning marriage). The word "polygamist" refers to a person who has many marriages or multiple spouses.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') marriages ('gamos') to remember that a polygamist is someone who has multiple spouses.

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