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 +# The having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time; most commonly, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to [[monogamy]]; as, the nations of the East practiced '''polygamy'''. See the Note under [[bigamy]], and compare [[polyandry]] and [[polygyny]].
 +# {{zoology}} The state or habit of having more than one mate.
 +# {{botany}} The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.
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 +====Antonyms====
 +* [[monogamy]]
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 +====Hyponyms====
 +* [[polyandry]], [[polygyny]]
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 +====Coordinate terms====
 +* [[bigamy]]
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  1. The having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time; most commonly, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under bigamy, and compare polyandry and polygyny.
  2. Template:Zoology The state or habit of having more than one mate.
  3. Template:Botany The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.

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