polyandry

(pol-y-an-dry) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a marriage system where one woman has multiple husbands.

She had multiple husbands due to polyandry.

Polyandry can be seen in certain societies.

multiple husbands; group marriage; polyamory

monogamy; single marriage

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