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polygyny

/ˈpɒlɪdʒɪni/ noun · British & US
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What does polygyny mean?

noun

The practice of having multiple wives at the same time, especially in a society where it is socially accepted or legally permitted.

Example

"In some African cultures, polygyny is a common practice where a man marries multiple women."

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