polyandry

Meanings

• noun

  A social system in which a woman takes several husbands, each of whom is recognized as the father of some or all of her children.

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Antonyms

polygyny , monogamy , monandry

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Variants

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polyandries , polyandrous , polyandry

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Etymology

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From Greek polys 'many' + andros 'man' + -gy 'system'.

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Trivia

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1. Polyandry is less common than polygyny (one man having multiple wives), and is found mostly in certain cultures and regions.

2. Some studies suggest that polyandry may have evolutionary advantages, such as increased genetic diversity and resource pooling.

3. Polyandry is not limited to humans; it has been observed in some non-human primate species as well.

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Related Concepts

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1. polygamy: A more general term referring to a marriage system in which an individual has more than one spouse, with both monogamous (one spouse) and polyandrous (multiple husbands) forms.

2. polygnomy: An obsolete term for a system of marriage in which a man has multiple wives, but each wife has only one husband.

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Culture

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In ancient India, polyandry was practiced among certain tribes, particularly in the Himalayan regions. It was believed to strengthen family bonds and ensure the survival of the family line. Polyandry has also been depicted in various works of literature, such as 'Sisters in Arms' by Rosalind Miles.

How to Memorize "polyandry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman with multiple husbands, each contributing to the family and caring for their shared children.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with ancient Indian culture and strong family bonds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'poly' in polyandry stands for 'many' husbands.

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