polygynous

Meanings

• The practice or custom of having more than one spouse or wife at the same time.

  - "In some traditional societies, a man is allowed to have multiple wives."
  - "Polygyny is a common practice among certain religious groups."
  - "Although polygyny is legal in some countries, it remains a controversial issue."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polygynous
polyandry , monogamy , bigamy , polyamory

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Homophones

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1. polyphony (el-Latn) : A musical composition with two or more distinct melodies sounding simultaneously.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of polygynous that leads to same result
polygynous

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Forms

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{"term"=>"polygynous verb conjugations", "description"=>"The various forms of the verb 'to be polygynous' in different tenses, moods, and voices. These forms may include the present tense ('I am polygynous'), past tense ('I was polygynous'), future tense ('I will be polygynous'), and various other forms such as the present participle ('I am being polygynous'), past participle ('I have been polygynous'), and infinitive ('to be polygynous'). These forms are important for understanding the different ways in which the concept of polygyny can be expressed and used in language."}

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Etymology

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The term polygyny is derived from the Greek words 'polys' meaning many and 'gyne' meaning wife. Therefore, polygyny refers to the practice or custom of having more than one wife at the same time.

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Related Concepts

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1. monogamy: The social, cultural, or legal practice of having only one spouse, partner, or significant other at any given time. Monogamy is a common form of marital or romantic relationship, and it is practiced by many different cultures and societies throughout history.

2. polyandry: The social, cultural, or legal practice of having multiple husbands, partners, or significant others at any given time. Polyandry is a less common form of marital or romantic relationship, and it is practiced by some cultures and societies throughout history.

3. polygamy: The social, cultural, or legal practice of having multiple spouses, partners, or significant others at any given time. Polygamy is a form of marriage or romantic relationship that allows for multiple spouses or partners. Polygamy is practiced by some cultures and societies throughout history, and it is often associated with religious or spiritual beliefs and practices.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"harem", "lang"=>"el-Latn", "description"=>"A part of a traditional Muslim household, consisting of the wives, concubines, and female servants of the household. The harem was a secluded area of the household, where the women lived, and where they were protected from the outside world."}, {"term"=>"sultana", "lang"=>"el-Latn", "description"=>"A female ruler or monarch in the Islamic world, particularly during the Ottoman Empire. The term sultana refers to a female ruler or queen, who holds the title of sultana, which is derived from the Turkish word 'sultan', meaning ruler or monarch."}]

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