1a : relating to or practicing polygamy. b : having more than one mate at one time baboons are polygamous. 2 : bearing both hermaphrodite and unisexual flowers on the same plant.

What does being a polygamous mean?

1 : marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time — compare polyandry, polygyny. 2 : the state of being polygamous. Other Words from polygamy Example Sentences Learn More About polygamy.

What does polygamous mean in a relationship?

In short, polyamory is the act of having intimate relationships with more than one person at the same time. A polyamorous person might have or might be open to having multiple romantic partners. Polygamy, on the other hand, involves being married to multiple partners.