Poligamia (en. Polygamy)
po-li-ga-mi-a
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A marriage system in which a person may have more than one legal spouse.
In some cultures, polygamy is promoted and accepted.
Sa ilang kultura, ang poligamia ay itinataguyod at tinatanggap.
The state of having multiple spouses.
Not all countries allow polygamy as a legitimate marriage arrangement.
Hindi lahat ng bansa ay nagpapahintulot ng poligamia bilang lehitimong kasunduan sa kasal.
The idea or practice of marrying more than one.
Due to polygamy, there are families with many children from different spouses.
Dahil sa poligamia, may mga pamilya na may maraming anak mula sa iba't ibang asawa.
Etymology
From the Greek words 'poly' (many) and 'gamos' (marriage).
Common Phrases and Expressions
polygamous marriage
a marriage where a person has more than one spouse.
poligamyang kasal
Related Words
monogamy
A marriage system where a person has only one legal spouse.
monogamia
polygynous
A type of polygamy where a man has multiple wives.
polyginous
polyandry
A type of polygamy where a woman has multiple husbands.
polyandry
Slang Meanings
Having multiple spouses or partners, like it's a lot of fun.
I want to ask them what it feels like to have polygamy, like a party every day.
Gusto ko silang tanungin kung anong pakiramdam na may poligamia, parang fiesta araw-araw.
Let's go be polygamous! Why settle for just one?
My friend said life is more fun in polygamy, so let's go for it!
Sabi ng tropa, mas masaya ang buhay sa poligamia, kaya tara na!
As long as there's time, it's all good. Polygamy rules!
I'm not hard to get along with, as long as polygamy is the topic!
Di ako mahirap pakisamahan, basta't poligamia ang usapan!