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Polygyny
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polygynie, meervrouwenschap
a form of marriage in which a man has more than one wife at the same time
polygyny
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Voorbeeld
In some traditional African societies, polygyny was a common practice, allowing a man to have multiple wives.
The king, exercising his privilege, practiced polygyny by having three wives, each with her own distinct role in the royal household.
The novel explored the challenges and joys of a family living in a culture where polygyny was a socially accepted marital arrangement.
