nounfemininepl: poligamias
poligamia
1. The practice or condition of having more than one spouse at the same time
Polygamy is illegal in most Western countries.
A poligamia é ilegal na maioria dos países ocidentais.
2. In biology, the mating system where an individual of one sex mates with multiple individuals of the other sex
Many bird species practice polygamy during breeding season.
Muitas espécies de pássaros praticam poligamia durante a época de acasalamento.
Polygamy is a sensitive topic in both Brazilian and American cultures, with strong legal prohibitions. In the United States, it is associated with certain religious sects. In Brazil, the term is primarily used in legal, anthropological, and historical contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
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