polygamy in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for polygamy in the English»Italian Dictionary

polygamy [Brit pəˈlɪɡəmi, Am pəˈlɪɡəmi] N

polygamy

poligamia f

Translations for polygamy in the Italian»English Dictionary

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poligamia

polygamy

poligamico

of polygamy

poligamico

pertaining to polygamy

polygamy in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for polygamy in the English»Italian Dictionary

polygamy [pə·ˈlɪ·gə·mi] N

polygamy

poligamia f

Translations for polygamy in the Italian»English Dictionary

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poligamia

polygamy

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English

Although illegal in the country, polygamy is encouraged by certain religious circles, and the number of practitioners has increased.

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This may be serial polygamy or other forms of nonmonogamy.

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Recent restrictions have brought about harsher penalties for unlawfully contracted polygamous unions and polygamy is said to be on the decline.

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The fact that her husband had two wives caused her to intensely oppose polygamy.

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Polygamy (more specifically, polygyny) is practiced, and some important individuals may have literally hundreds of wives.

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Polygamy was a method of solving disputes or settling agreements between rival towns.

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Polygamy and concubinage were rare but existed, at least among the upper classes.

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Men often practice polygamy, which although not sanctioned by the culture is accepted.

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However, men may later retract their decision and opt for polygamy if they desire.

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The mfon engaged in large-scale polygamy giving rise to a proliferation of royal lineages.

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