polygamy

1. (often, especially in common use) Synonym of polygyny (“marriage of a man to more than one wife, the practice of having several wives at the same time”).Examples: "Though Islam allows polygamy, it is frowned upon in many contemporary Muslim societies."; "Because Mormon polygamy was an unusual family form in nineteenth-century America […]"Synonyms: polygynycountableespeciallyoftenuncountable

2. (zoology) The state or habit of having more than one sexual mate.Examples: "An insect queen actually practices polygamy only one day, while for an alpha-male defending his harem is the very essence of both his status and polygamy."countableuncountable

3. (botany) The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.countableuncountable