polygamist

noun

po·​lyg·​a·​mist pəˈligəmə̇st How to pronounce polygamist (audio)
plural -s
: one who practices polygamy
polygamistic
⸗¦⸗⸗¦mistik
adjective

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“Polygamist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polygamist. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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