Definition

The condition of being married to three people at the same time, either legally or illegally.

Example

In some cultures, trigamy is accepted, allowing individuals to have three spouses simultaneously.

Conversation

Did you hear about her trigamy situation?

Yeah, I can't believe she managed to marry three people at once!

It's wild to think about the complications that must come with trigamy.

Right? I wonder how they even handle all the relationships.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trigamy is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "gamos" (meaning marriage). The word refers to the state of being married to three people simultaneously.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three and 'gamos' meaning marriage — trigamy is the condition of having three marriages.

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