Concept information
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social psychology
interpersonal relationships
human relationships
dating, courtship, and marriage
Preferred term
polygamy
Definition
- Polygamy is a practice in which a person is married to more than one person at the same time, most commonly a man to several wives. Polygamy is often based on traditional cultural practices or religious beliefs. [Source: Encyclopedia of the First Amendment; Polygamy]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/polygamy
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