Meaning
The condition of having more than one spouse or marriage partner at one time.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Recorded since 1591, from Late Latin polygamia, from Ancient Greek πολυγαμία (polugamía), itself from πολύγαμος (polúgamos, “married to many”), from πολύς (polús, “many”) + γάμος (gámos, “marriage”). Relates to modern prefix and suffix poly- + -gamy.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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