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Yes. The dictionary definition of polygamy does not differentiate between a man having or a woman having more than one spouse.
The general term is polygamy. When a man marries more than one woman it is called polygyny. When a women marries more than one it is called polyandry.
There is also bigamy which is the term used for a person who knowingly marries while still married to someone else. Their "new" spouse is unaware of the existing marriage and bigamy is a felony.
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What is it called when one has more than one wife?
Definition of Polygamy Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. One is polygyny where a man marries more than one woman, and the other is polyandry, where a woman marries more than one man.
What type of marriage is polygamy?
Polygamy is a type of marriage where one is married to more than one person. It is usually where a man marries more than one woman but it can include a woman marrying more than one man.
What is it called when a woman has 2 husbands?
Definition of Polygamy Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. One is polygyny where a man marries more than one woman, and the other is polyandry, where a woman marries more than one man.
What is polyandy?
It is a type of polygamy when a woman has multiple husbands. The opposite is polygyny and is more common than polyandry.
Who is the One who marries more than once?
The term "polygamist" refers to someone who marries more than once, specifically someone who has multiple spouses simultaneously. In many cultures and religions, polygamy is practiced and accepted, with different rules and norms governing such marriages. The most common form is polygyny, where a man has multiple wives, while polyandry, where a woman has multiple husbands, is less common.
What is it called when a man marries more than one women at the same time?
When a person marries knowing they are already married it is called Bigamy. You should note that the second marriage is invalid and bigamy is a criminal offense.
What is meant by the term polygamy?
In some cultures, polygamy is the normal practice. Mormons used to practice polygamy. I don't think polygamy would be right for me. Tomas defended polygamy, as having multiple wives suited him. Polygamy is not an accepted practice in mainstream LDS. Polygamy is outlawed in most of the 50 states.
Is polygamy a situation where the man makes a unilateral choice for mate selection?
Polygamy means having more than 1 spouse. It may mean 2 men married to one woman, more than 1 woman married to same man, etc. And while not legal in the US, polygamy is still practiced in some other countries.
Are there any women who will accept to have a polygamous marriage?
Yes. Anyone who is in a marriage relationship with more than one person at a time is practicing polygamy. For example, if a man has two wives, all three people are practicing polygamy. If a woman has two husbands, all three people are practicing polygamy. Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse.
How many wives can a polygamy have?
It depends on the religion and culture of the polygamist. Muslim polygamists may have up to three wives, but more than that is forbidden by the Qur'an. In other cultures, a man can have as many wives as he wants. In America, since polygamy is illegal, most polygamists have only two wives - a small family is easier to hide from the public and law enforcement.
In some cultures a woman may have more than one husband a practice known as?
Actually, polygamy has three categories. Polygyny is when a man has more than one wife; polyandry is when a woman has more than one husband; and group marriage is when more than one couple gets married to each other.
Is polygamy a disease?
No, Polygamy is not a disease. It is simply when a person has more than one spouse. See 'Related Links' below for more information
