polygamy

Polygamy is when one person has more than one spouse or partner at the same time. This means that one person can have multiple spouses or partners, whereas in traditional relationships each person only has one partner. Polygamy is not allowed in most countries, but in some cultures it is allowed. This can be confusing for kids, so it's important to remind them that usually it's one person who has multiple spouses or partners, not the other way around.