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trigamy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈtɹɪ.ɡə.mi/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The state of having three (legal or illegal) spouses simultaneously.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A third marriage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: ecclesiastical, lifestyle, religion

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From tri- + -gamy.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: trigàmia — the state of having three spouses simultaneously
  • Portuguese: trigamia — the state of having three spouses simultaneously
  • Russian: троежёнство (troježónstvo) — the state of having three spouses simultaneously
  • Welsh: trigamiaeth — the state of having three spouses simultaneously