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The FLDS was founded more than 130 years ago after polygamy was outlawed in the Mormon Church.—Lauren Lantry, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2024 The pair attempt to adapt to life as a monogamous couple, leaving polygamy behind.—Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024 Meri Brown has no interest in recommitting herself to polygamy!—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024 Brigham Young urged Mormon families from Utah to Arizona to broaden the church’s reach at a time of sometimes violent resistance to polygamy sweeping the nation.—The Arizona Republic, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for polygamy
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Late Latin polygamia "frequent marriage," borrowed from Greek polygamía, from polýgamos "married several times, polygamous" + -ia-y entry 2
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