polyamous
Actually, polygamy is the umbrella term for a person with multiple simultaneous partners. When A man has multiple simultaneous wives it is Polygyny.
Bigamist.
Under Kenyan law, a man can have multiple wives as polygamy is legal. There is no specific limit on the number of wives a man can marry, though customs and traditions may influence the practice of polygamy.
No, it is not permissible in Christianity for individuals to have multiple wives.
Maasai men can have multiple wives, with the number often depending on their wealth and social status. Traditionally, a man may have several wives to increase his status and to ensure a larger family, which is important for pastoralist cultures. There is no strict limit, but having multiple wives requires significant resources to support them and their children.
The term is 'bigamist'.
The wives are not wives with each other. They are just married to the same man.
Polygamy is having more than one spouse. Usually, it's referring to a man with multiple wives.
In the Bible, some men, such as Solomon, had multiple wives. However, monogamy is also practiced and encouraged in many passages. The Bible does not explicitly stipulate a specific number of wives per man.
The term for having more than one spouse is "polygamy." It encompasses various forms, with "polygyny" referring specifically to one man having multiple wives, and "polyandry" referring to one woman having multiple husbands. Polygamy is practiced in some cultures and religions but is illegal in many countries.
In some African cultures, polyandry, where a woman has multiple husbands, is practiced, though it is relatively rare compared to polygamy (one man with multiple wives). Tribes in regions like Tibet and certain parts of Africa may allow this arrangement for various cultural, economic, or social reasons. However, the majority of African tribes traditionally follow a polygynous model, where a man can have multiple wives. The specific practices can vary significantly based on local customs and traditions.
In Christianity, the general belief is that marriage should be between one man and one woman. Polygamy, or having multiple wives, is not supported in mainstream Christian teachings.