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polygamous 

Polygamy is a marriage or relationship which includes more than two partners. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, the relationship is called polygyny; and when a woman is married to more than one husband at a time, it is called polyandry. If a marriage includes multiple husbands and wives, it can be called group or conjoint marriage. All parties involved in these type of relationships are polygamous
Peter, Paul and Mary are in a healthy and loving polygamous relationship with each other.
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Polygaphobia

Intolerant views or speech against those in a polygamous relationship. Often linked to Islamophobia, as bigots won't respect important aspects of their culture. Cuck is a well known slur word against polygamous citizens.
Bill: Ha, that guy is a cuck. He lets his wife stay with Tyrone and Jamal without divorcing her.

Anna: Stop being such a bigot, it's 2017, I can't believe we haven't gotten passed polygaphobia!