POLYANDRY


Meaning of POLYANDRY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpä-lē-ˌan-drē ]

noun

Etymology: Greek polyandros, adjective, having many husbands, from poly- + andr-, anēr man, husband — more at andr-

Date: 1780

: the state or practice of having more than one husband or male mate at one time — compare polygamy , polygyny

• poly·an·drous ˌpä-lē-ˈan-drəs adjective

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