1. Plural of polygamy; instances or practices of being married to more than one person at the same time.
Usage: Countable plural form; used when referring to multiple cases or types of polygamous marriage.
2. In biology, the condition in which an organism mates with multiple partners during a breeding season.
Usage: Technical/scientific usage; refers to reproductive behavior in animals.

Examples

• Different cultures have practiced various polygamies throughout history.
• The anthropologist studied polygamies in several African societies.
• Some bird species exhibit polygamies where males mate with multiple females.
• Laws in most Western countries prohibit polygamies.
• The documentary explored different forms of polygamies across religions.