polyandry

Noun

Meaning

The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with monandry.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

brotherhood polygamy bigamy concubinage levirate monogyny monandry open marriage deuterogamy leviration blended family polyamory open relationship polyamorous relationship troilism
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Antonyms

monogamy polygyny monandry monogamousness polygynous marital monogamy
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Hypernyms

polygamy

Related terms

polyandrist

Examples

Polygamy and polyandry distribute the frightening physical solidarity of monogamy. Monogamous couples are always hungry for company: to dilute sex. Laura Riding

An extreme gender imbalance has been suggested as a justification for polyandry. Source: Internet

For example, polyandry in the Himalayan mountains is related to the scarcity of land. Source: Internet

Fraternal polyandry achieves a similar goal to that of primogeniture in 19th-century England. Source: Internet

In most countries, monogamy is required by law, so divorce allows each former partner to marry another person; where polygyny is legal but polyandry is not, divorce allows the woman to marry a new husband. Source: Internet

In its broadest use, polyandry refers to sexual relations with multiple males within or without marriage. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

polyandrous polyandrously polyandrum polyanethol polyanethole Polyangiaceae