English definition of Polyandry

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Definition of polyandry

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Polyandry (n.) The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with monandry.

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Polyandric :: Polyandric (a.) Pertaining to, or characterized by, polyandry; mating with several males..

Monandry :: Monandry (n.) The possession by a woman of only one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with polyandry.

Polyandry :: Polyandry (n.) The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the same time; -- contrasted with monandry.

Polygamy :: Polygamy (n.) The having of a plurality of wives or husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a man to more than one woman, or the practice of having several wives, at the same time; -- opposed to monogamy; as, the nations of the East practiced polygamy. See the Note under Bigamy, and cf. Polyandry..