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Marriage to more than one spouse
Polygamy (from Late Greek πολυγαμία polygamía, "state of marriage to many spouses") is the practice of marrying multiple spouses. When a man is married
Polygamy
Polygamy (called plural marriage by Latter-day Saints in the 19th century or the Principle by modern fundamentalist practitioners of polygamy) was practiced
Mormonism_and_polygamy
Polygamy around the world
The legal status of polygamy varies widely around the world. Polygamy is legal in 58 out of nearly 200 sovereign states, the vast majority of them being
Legality_of_polygamy
1909–1910 novel in Literary Chinese by Wong Shee Ping
The Poison of Polygamy (Chinese: 多妻毒; pinyin: Duō Qī Dú) is a novel first published in serial form in the Chinese Times, a Chinese-language Australian
The_Poison_of_Polygamy
Mating system in which the male partner may have multiple partners
Polygyny (/pəˈlɪdʒɪni/) is a form of polygamy entailing the marriage of a man to several women. The term polygyny is from Neoclassical Greek πολυγυνία
Polygyny
The practice of what is usually called polygamy, enjoys de facto and de jure legality in Kenya. It is to be understood as polygyny, however. Marriage Bill
Polygamy_in_Kenya
Turkey is a predominantly Muslim nation that has abolished polygamy, which was officially criminalized with the adoption of the Turkish Civil Code in 1926
Polygamy_in_Turkey
Polygamy is "the practice or custom of having more than one wife or husband at the same time". Polygamy has been practiced by many cultures throughout
Polygamy_in_Christianity
Form of dyadic relationship
or serial monogamy, contrasts with various forms of non-monogamy (e.g., polygamy or polyamory). The term monogamy, derived from Greek for "one marriage"
Monogamy
Polygamy is legal in the north of Nigeria
than one wife. Nigeria is part of the "polygamy belt", a region in West Africa and Central Africa where polygamy is common and deeply rooted in the culture
Polygamy_in_Nigeria
allows men to acquire more land shares, property, wealth, and children. Polygamy is seen to be economically profitable and can increase societal influence
Polygamy_in_Afghanistan
Polygamy is legal in Indonesia, the largest Muslim population in the world. Polygamy in Indonesia is not just practiced by Muslims, but also customarily
Polygamy_in_Indonesia
Polygamy was outlawed in federal territories by the 1882 Edmunds Act, and there are laws against the practice in all 50 states, as well as the District
Legality of polygamy in the United States
Legality_of_polygamy_in_the_United_States
American sex offender and cult leader (born 1955)
in the early 20th century when its founders deemed the renunciation of polygamy by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) to be apostasy
Warren_Jeffs
Men having more than one wife in Islam
and Jamila Jones). The verse most commonly associated with the topic of polygamy is verse 3 of Surah 4 An-Nisa (Women). A translation by Abdullah Yusuf
Polygyny_in_Islam
Polygamy in Africa has existed throughout the history of Africa. Polygamy, particularly polygyny, is a highly valued social institution in Africa. Polygamy
Polygamy_in_Africa
Polygamy in Guinea is generally illegal. Polygamy is regulated under the new 2019 family law. The new regulations stipulate that a marriage is presumed
Polygamy_in_Guinea
Under law, polygamy is legal in the country of Somalia. Legal status of polygamy Polygamy in Islam "Acceptance of Polygamy Slowly Changes in Muslim Africa"
Polygamy_in_Somalia
Marriage
Polygamy is illegal in Ghana, but the restrictions are not heavily enforced. Polygamous marriages are illegal under civil law, though they are arguably
Polygamy_in_Ghana
Latter-Day Saints denomination
Church or FLDS) is a Mormon fundamentalist group whose members practice polygamy. It is variously defined as a cult, a sect or a new religious movement
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Fundamentalist_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-Day_Saints
2024 American A&E documentary series
Secrets of Polygamy is an American documentary series on A&E, surrounding the subject of various Mormon fundamentalist groups that follow polygamy. The series
Secrets_of_Polygamy
American documentary television series
Escaping Polygamy is an American docudrama television series that premiered on December 30, 2014, on LMN. The show now airs on Lifetime (TV & online),
Escaping_Polygamy
Inception of plural marriage in Mormons
Polygamy in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, called plural marriage, is generally believed to have originated with the founder of Mormonism
Origin of Latter Day Saint polygamy
Origin_of_Latter_Day_Saint_polygamy
Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time. Specifically, polygyny is the practice of one man taking more than one wife while
Polygamy_in_North_America
Topics referred to by the same term
Polygamy in India may refer to: Polygyny in India Polyandry in India This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Polygamy in India
Polygamy_in_India
Tunisia became the first Arab state to formally abolish polygamy in 1956, the same year it gained official independence. Tunisia remains one of the few
Polygamy_in_Tunisia
his second wife (whom he had married after divorcing his first wife). "Polygamy in Gambia". accessgambia.com. Retrieved 7 February 2017. AFROL Gender Profiles:
Polygamy_in_the_Gambia
Legally recognized for men in Saudi Arabia
equally and shares all his wealth equally. However, attitudes towards polygamy in Saudi Arabia have changed in recent decades and became very rare to
Polygamy_in_Saudi_Arabia
American reality television series (2010–2025)
until October 17, 2010. The broadcast of Sister Wives came at a time when polygamy and multiple marriages were prevalent topics in American pop culture. Big
Sister_Wives
Legal situation
Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time. Specifically, polygyny is the practice of one man taking more than one wife while
Polygamy_in_Malaysia
Polygamy in Pakistan is legally permissible, according to the law of 1961, but restricted to Muslim men, who may have a maximum of four wives at one time
Polygamy_in_Pakistan
Country in Southeast Asia
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR), is a country in Mainland Southeast Asia, and the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia
Laos
Polygamy is legal in Egypt, but not common. Polygamy is legal in Egypt. In 2019, Ahmed al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, caused controversy by ruling
Polygamy_in_Egypt
Canadian polygamist
anti-polygamy law and succeeded in removing specific references to Mormons in the law.[citation needed] Blackmore is also related to anti-polygamy activists
Winston_Blackmore
Culturally recognised union between people
agriculture, in contrast, show a correlation between "bride price" and polygamy. A further study drawing on the Ethnographic Atlas showed a statistical
Marriage
Adopting more than one Husband or Wife, at the same date and time
Polygamy is legal under certain circumstances in South Africa. All polygamous marriages entered into in accordance with the provisions of the Recognition
Polygamy_in_South_Africa
Polygamy in Mali is legal and frequently practiced. Mali is part of the "polygamy belt", a region in West and Central Africa where polygamy is widely
Polygamy_in_Mali
Polygamy as polygyny in most of Syria is restricted. After the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War, the Kurdish Rojava inhabited regions outlawed polygamy
Polygamy_in_Syria
Topics referred to by the same term
Polygamy in Utah is covered by these articles: Polygamy in North America Mormonism and polygamy Current state of polygamy in the Latter Day Saint movement
Polygamy_in_Utah
Utah Attorney General position
Societies for the Utah Attorney General's Office, informally known as the Polygamy czar, is a dormant position responsible for investigating crimes associated
Polygamy_czar
Founder of the Latter Day Saint movement (1805–1844)
Expositor's printing press after it criticized Smith's power and his practice of polygamy. This inflamed opposition to Smith and his followers. Smith surrendered
Joseph_Smith
Polygamy is illegal in France and has been the center of recent political debates, due to surges of Muslim immigrants living polygamously in the country
Polygamy_in_France
Canadian religious leader and criminal (born 1964)
practicing polygamist. The polygamy case brought against Oler in 2009 was considered "the first major test of Canada's polygamy law." As of 2014, he is reported
James_Oler
Polygamy and civil polygamous marriages are legal in Bangladesh but restricted according to a law of 1961, though the practice is rapidly declining. According
Polygamy_in_Bangladesh
Doctrine in the Latter Day Saint movement
practice of plural marriage, a form of religious polygamy which Smith had instituted in Nauvoo. Polygamy became the faith's most sensational characteristic
Mormonism
Polygamy in Morocco is legal, but very uncommon due to restrictions that were introduced by the government in 2004 that mandated financial qualifications
Polygamy_in_Morocco
Polygamy in Thailand could be freely practiced before 1 October 1935. Polygamy was recognised under civil law. The old family law assigned wives to three
Polygamy_in_Thailand
Term for young males excommunicated or pressured to leave a polygamous Mormon community
Kent, Stephen A. (2006). "A Matter of Principle: Fundamentalist Mormon Polygamy, Children, and Human Rights Debates". Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative
Lost boys (Mormon fundamentalism)
Lost_boys_(Mormon_fundamentalism)
to most countries that provide polygamy as a form of marriage, the first wife must consent to the practice of polygamy before she marries her husband
Polygamy_in_Zambia
Polygamy is legal in Bhutan regarding the consent of future wives. There is no legal recognition granted to polygamous spouses under civil law of Bhutan
Polygamy_in_Bhutan
Largest church adhering to Mormonism
claims, treatment of minorities, and finances. The church's practice of polygamy was controversial until it was curtailed in 1890 and officially rescinded
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
Legal status of marriage to more than one person in Australia
Polygamy is not legally recognised in Australia. Legally recognised polygamous marriages may not be performed in Australia, and a person who marries another
Polygamy_in_Australia
Polygamy is legal in Kuwait. Nearly 8% of all marriages are polygamous. It has been reported that polygamy is on the decline among the younger generation
Polygamy_in_Kuwait
founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, privately taught and practiced polygamy. After Smith's death in 1844, the church he established splintered into
Current state of polygamy in the Latter Day Saint movement
Current_state_of_polygamy_in_the_Latter_Day_Saint_movement
Chinese writer, activist and preacher
Australia. He was a Christian and in The Poison of Polygamy advocated for an end to folk religion, polygamy, and other traditional practices. The novel also
Wong_Shee_Ping
Polygamy is legal in Uganda, where a man is allowed to marry multiple wives at a time. Due to this, most families tend to contain an abundance of children
Polygamy_in_Uganda
American religious leader (1801–1877)
Brigham Young: The Father of Mormon Polygamy", Joseph Smith Fought Polygamy: How Men Nearest the Prophet Attached Polygamy to His Name in Order to Justify
Brigham_Young
Ethical intimacy with multiple partners
in all 50 states while polygamy is not. On November 23, 2011, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that the anti-polygamy law of Canada does not
Polyamory
that had been contracted in other countries. Under Russian law, de facto polygamy or multiple cohabitation in and of itself is not a crime. Due to the imbalance
Polygamy_in_Russia
Polygamy is a system of marriage in which one man marries more than one woman While polygamy in Ethiopia has been formally abolished in the Family and
Polygamy_in_Ethiopia
Intimate relationship that is not strictly monogamous
practices, ranging from culturally institutionalised arrangements like polygamy to consensual agreements such as open relationships and polyamory, as well
Non-monogamy
South African reality television series
Uthando neS'thembu (transl. Love and Polygamy) is a South African reality television series on Mzansi Magic that follows the polygamous family of businessman
Uthando_Nes'thembu
Polygamy is outlawed in India, except for Muslims. While it was not prohibited in Ancient India and was common among aristocrats and emperors, it is believed
Polygyny_in_India
Nineteenth-century political phrase
popular nineteenth-century phrase that linked the practices of slavery and polygamy in the United States. Attention to these twin relics increased following
The_twin_relics_of_barbarism
The practice of polygamy has had a long history in Kazakhstan, which officially decriminalized the practice in 1998, being the only Central Asian country
Polygamy_in_Kazakhstan
American author
religion, appearing in reality television shows such as Escaping Polygamy, and Secrets of Polygamy. She later moved to Idaho and identifies as a Christian. One
Rachel_Jeffs
Religious group; part of the Latter Day Saint movement
19th century was the practice of plural marriage, a form of religious polygamy. From 1852 until 1904, when the LDS Church banned the practice, many members
Mormons
1936 film by Patrick Carlyle
Polygamy, also released as Illegal Wives, is an American film produced in 1936 and released with a world premiere in Detroit in 1937. Ted Toddy was involved
Polygamy_(film)
American Mormon fundamentalist (1948–2021)
adherents should practice plural marriage. (The LDS Church stopped allowing polygamy in the 1890s.) He eventually took seven wives. He was also a one-time apostle
Tom_Green_(polygamist)
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Polygamy (16 March 1971 – 1977) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse, best known for winning the classic Epsom Oaks in 1974. As a two-year-old in 1973
Polygamy_(horse)
American author, lecturer, and anti-polygamy activist
and anti-polygamy activism. Schmidt's memoir, Favorite Wife: Escape from Polygamy, describes the abuses she suffered while practicing polygamy and adopts
Susan_Ray_Schmidt
Indian activist
known for her advocacy against practices such as instant triple talaq, polygamy, domestic violence, and nikah halala within the Muslim community. She is
Nida_Khan
US federal law
Anti-Polygamy Act of 1882, is a United States federal statute, signed into law on March 23, 1882 by President Chester A. Arthur, declaring polygamy a felony
Edmunds_Act
As Yemen is a mostly-Muslim nation, polygamy is lawful. Polygamy is permissible in Islam up to four wives, as long as the husband devotes equal attention
Polygamy_in_Yemen
American Mormon feminist blogger
2018. "About Year of Polygamy – Year of Polygamy". 10 March 2015. Retrieved 2022-05-19. "About Year of Polygamy". Year of Polygamy. 10 March 2015. Retrieved
Lindsay_Hansen_Park
American drama television series
of a fundamentalist Mormon family in contemporary Utah that practices polygamy, with Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, and Ginnifer Goodwin portraying
Big_Love
Polygamy was officially criminalized in Vietnam during the 1950s, and under current law is punishable by imprisonment of up to three years, depending on
Polygamy_in_Vietnam
Polygamy is the state of being married to more than one person at the same time. It is illegal in many countries. The following is a list of polygamy
List_of_polygamy_court_cases
Saint movement (also known as Mormonism), were practicing the doctrine of polygamy or "plural marriage". After the death of church founder Joseph Smith, the
Latter Day Saint polygamy in the late-19th century
Latter_Day_Saint_polygamy_in_the_late-19th_century
Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. In 2012, the BBC reported on Muslims practicing polygamy in the UK. Bigamy is a statutory offence in England and Wales. It is committed
Polygamy in the United Kingdom
Polygamy_in_the_United_Kingdom
practice of polygamy in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan is almost impossible. When Kurdistan was divided (from 1994 to 2005), polygamy was abolished
Polygamy_in_Iraqi_Kurdistan
Act of having two concurrent marriages
imperial edict to extend the ban on polygamy to Jewish communities. In 1000, Rabbi Gershom ben Judah ruled polygamy inadmissible within Ashkenazi Jewish
Bigamy
Although polygamy is officially illegal in Angola, the practice is known to be widely socially acceptable and very prevalent among the Angolan population
Polygamy_in_Angola
rights of married people. Common themes addressed by these laws include polygamy, interracial marriage, divorce, and same-sex marriage. 1900 – All states
Timeline of civil marriage in the United States
Timeline_of_civil_marriage_in_the_United_States
Mating system in which the female partner may have multiple partners
from Ancient Greek πολύ (polú) 'many' and ἀνήρ (anḗr) 'man') is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time. Polyandry
Polyandry
2003 book by Jon Krakauer
of the original LDS church at the time when it ceased the practice of polygamy in the 1890s, but it does not identify with those who call themselves fundamentalist
Under_the_Banner_of_Heaven
Religious movement
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which defends the practice of polygamy. One source has estimated that over 400 denominations have sprung from
Latter_Day_Saint_movement
Polygamy in South Sudan is quite common. It has been connected with the chaotic state of affairs in the country. Its supporters, such as Archbishop Gabriel
Polygamy_in_South_Sudan
Polygamous relationships in Malawi
leaders opposed an effort in 2008 to outlaw polygamy. Polygyny in Islam Malawi: Family Code "Malawians Defend Polygamy - IslamOnline.net - News". www.islamonline
Polygamy_in_Malawi
Legal status of marriages and divorces in the state of Israel
pushing Israel to crack down on polygamy". NBC News. Retrieved 14 May 2019. Rosenberg, David (11 January 2017). "Polygamy fueling mass Bedouin illegal immigration
Marriage_in_Israel
Person who engages in sexual activity with another one
or more than one sexual partner at any one time, either as polyamory, polygamy or in contravention of convention. As such, the term sexual partner can
Sexual_partner
Wives of founder of the Latter Day Saint movement
founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, taught and practiced religious polygamy, termed "plural marriage" during his adulthood, marrying an estimated 30
List_of_Joseph_Smith's_wives
sorcery and robbed of land". Reuters. Retrieved 30 December 2016. Although polygamy is prohibited in Mozambique there is no punishment. Across the country
Polygamy_in_Mozambique
Polygamous marriages are recognized in Niger under customary law. The practice was present among indigenous populations but was greatly popularized after
Polygamy_in_Niger
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List of states and territories of the United States
List_of_states_and_territories_of_the_United_States
polygamy in New Zealand has come from some libertarian individuals and from individual members of non-Christian religious groups. However, polygamy has
Polygamy_in_New_Zealand
American polygynist family from Utah
promote the decriminalization of polygamy in the United States as well as to help reshape the perception of polygamy following the prosecution of Warren
Darger_family
Erectile female sexual organ
Dyspareunia Forced marriage Gynaecological disorders Vaginitis Leblouh Polygamy Sexual intercourse Orgasm Puberty Sex differences Sex education Non-reproductive
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List of U.S. states and territories by area
List_of_U.S._states_and_territories_by_area
Mormon anti-polygamy statement
The 1890 Manifesto (also known as the Woodruff Manifesto, the Anti-polygamy Manifesto, or simply "the Manifesto") is a statement which officially advised
1890_Manifesto
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Devon so named, from Old English gafol ‘tax’, ‘toll’ + ford ‘ford’. The surname is now not found in England.Possibly an Americanized spelling of German Galfert, from a Germanic personal name based on Old High German galan ‘to sing’, or of Gelfort, Gelfert, or Gelfart(h), from a Germanic personal name composed with Middle High German gelfen ‘to cry’, ‘to boast’ or gelf ‘scorn’.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Wife of Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
British, English
Counsel from the Elves
Girl/Female
Hindu
Originating in the mind, Promise to God
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Lakshmi, Desired
Biblical
same as ZabadGift of Jehovah,my gift
Female
Greek
(Îατάσα) Pet form of Greek Anastasia, NATÃSA means "resurrection."
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
With a Desire to Enjoy
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Giving Honour
Girl/Female
Hindu
Star
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a.
Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterized by, or involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; as, polygamous marriages; -- opposed to monogamous.
n.
The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under Bigamy, and cf. Polyandry.
n.
The condition or state of a plant which bears both perfect and unisexual flowers.
n.
One of a sect in the United States, followers of Joseph Smith, who professed to have found an addition to the Bible, engraved on golden plates, called the Book of Mormon, first published in 1830. The Mormons believe in polygamy, and their hierarchy of apostles, etc., has control of civil and religious matters.
n.
Single marriage; marriage with but one person, husband or wife, at the same time; -- opposed to polygamy. Also, one marriage only during life; -- opposed to deuterogamy.
v. i.
To practice polygamy; to marry several wives.
a.
One who practices polygamy, or maintains its lawfulness.
n.
The state or habit of having more than one mate.