oligogyny

Meanings

• noun

  The practice or state of having multiple spouses at the same time, which is relatively uncommon in human societies.

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Variants

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Oligocene , Oligocenes

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'oligo' meaning few and 'gyne' meaning woman.

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Trivia

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1. Oligogyny is a rare practice in human societies, with only a few cultures throughout history having allowed it.

2. In some cultures, oligogyny was practiced as a way to strengthen alliances between different families or clans.

3. Oligogyny is sometimes referred to as 'sororate polygyny' or 'fraternal polyandry', depending on whether the additional spouses are sisters or brothers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polygamy: The practice of having multiple spouses, which can include both polygyny (multiple wives) and polyandry (multiple husbands).

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Culture

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Oligogyny is a rare practice in human societies and is not widely represented in literature or art. It has been discussed in anthropological and sociological studies as a form of polygamy.

How to Memorize "oligogyny"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of women, each wearing a different color, standing together as the definition of oligogyny.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of having multiple spouses at the same time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek roots of the word: 'oligo' meaning few and 'gyne' meaning woman.

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