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polyandrous

/ˌpɒliˈændrəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does polyandrous mean?

adjective

Having more than one husband at a time, especially in a social or cultural context. Characterized by or involving multiple husbands.

Example

"Some societies are polyandrous, where a woman has multiple husbands."

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