What is another word for Trigamy?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈa͡ɪɡami] (IPA)

Trigamy is a term that refers to the state of having three spouses at the same time. However, there are several synonyms that are used to refer to this practice. One synonym for trigamy is triple marriage. Another term that is used to describe the same phenomenon is polygamy, which means having multiple spouses. Some people may also use the term polygyny to refer to the practice of having multiple wives at the same time. Other synonyms for trigamy include polyandry, which refers to the practice of having multiple husbands, and group marriage, which involves sharing a marital relationship among more than two people.

Synonyms for Trigamy:

What are the hypernyms for Trigamy?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Trigamy

In Christian lands monogamy is strictly demanded of women; but bigamy, Trigamy, and polygamy are in reality practised by men as one of the methods of elevating women, Largely, the majority of men have one legal wife; but assisted by a small per cent.
"The Woman's Bible Part I. Comments on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Part II. Comments on the Old and New Testaments from Joshua to Revelation."
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Whether it was, that, if Trigamy should come into fashion, there would be three times as many chances to enjoy the luxury of saying, "No!"
"The Complete PG Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr."
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (The Physician and Poet not the Jurist)

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