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polygamies

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plural of polygamy
as in marriages
the state or practice of being married to more than one person at the same time Some cultures practice polygamy.

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“Polygamies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polygamies. Accessed 30 Nov. 2022.

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