polygyny
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/pˌɒlɪdʒˈɪni/

Definition & Meaning of "polygyny"in English

Polygyny
01

a form of marriage in which a man has more than one wife at the same time

Examples
In some traditional African societies, polygyny was a common practice, allowing a man to have multiple wives.
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