polyandrous

Meanings

• The term 'polyandrous' refers to a social or mating system in which one individual is married or mated to more than one partner at the same time.

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Variants

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polyandries , polyandrous , polyandry

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Etymology

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The term 'polyandrous' comes from the Greek words 'polys' meaning 'many' and 'andros' meaning 'man'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monogamy: Monogamy is a social or mating system in which one individual is married or mated to only one partner at a time.

2. Polygyny: Polygyny is a social or mating system in which one male is married or mated to more than one female partner at the same time.

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Culture

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In some cultures, the practice of polyandry is still prevalent, particularly in certain regions of the Himalayas and South America. In these societies, polyandry is seen as a way to strengthen family bonds and ensure the survival and prosperity of the community as a whole.

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