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monogyny

/ˈmɒnədʒɪni/ noun · British & US
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What does monogyny mean?

noun

A system or practice in which one woman has multiple husbands, or a woman who has multiple husbands.

Example

"In some cultures, monogyny is practiced as a form of polyandry."

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