polygyny
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Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek πολύ (poly, “many”) + γυνή (gunē, “woman, wife”).
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA: /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/
Noun[edit]
polygyny (plural polygynies)
- The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives - H. Spencer
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plurality of wives at the same time
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