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polygamous

UK
/pəˈlɪɡəməs/
US
/pəˈlɪɡəməs/

Traduzioni

polygamousadjective
more polygamous
Comp.
most polygamous
Super.
UK
/pəˈlɪɡəməs/
US
/pəˈlɪɡəməs/
In some cultures, polygamous marriages are common.
В некоторых культурах полигамные браки являются обычным явлением.
Sinonimi
pluralistic
multiple-partner
multilateral
Contrari
monogamous

Definizioni

polygamousadjective
Relating to or practicing polygamy, the custom of having more than one spouse at the same time.
In some cultures, polygamous marriages are a traditional practice.
Biology: Having or involving multiple mates during a breeding season (in animals) or having male, female, and bisexual flowers on the same plant (in plants).
The red-winged blackbird is a polygamous species, with males defending territories that attract several females.
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