Polyandrous
adjective
A term used to describe a type of marriage in which a woman has more than one husband at the same time.
In certain Himalayan societies, polyandrous marriage is common practice.
Often appears as...
- polyandrous marriage
- polyandrous society
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
It refers to a female animal having multiple mates during one breeding season.
Many species of birds are polyandrous, with females seeking multiple mates to fertilize their eggs.
Often appears as...
- polyandrous species
- polyandrous mating
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
A term used to describe a type of marriage in which a woman has more than one husband at the same time.
In certain Himalayan societies, polyandrous marriage is common practice.
Often appears as...
- polyandrous marriage
- polyandrous society
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
It refers to a female animal having multiple mates during one breeding season.
Many species of birds are polyandrous, with females seeking multiple mates to fertilize their eggs.
Often appears as...
- polyandrous species
- polyandrous mating
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Rarity
Polyandrous marriages are rare and often culturally specific; learners should be aware of its limited use.
She studied the polyandrous customs of a remote tribal community.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitivity Needed
The concept of polyandry can be sensitive; be mindful when discussing it in different cultural contexts.
She cautiously approached the topic of polyandrous relationships in her anthropology class.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Synonymous
Polyandrous is often confused with 'polygamous', which signifies any multi-spouse relationship, including when a man has multiple wives.
The novel explored a polyandrous society, contrasting it with polygamous cultures.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Rarity
Polyandrous marriages are rare and often culturally specific; learners should be aware of its limited use.
She studied the polyandrous customs of a remote tribal community.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitivity Needed
The concept of polyandry can be sensitive; be mindful when discussing it in different cultural contexts.
She cautiously approached the topic of polyandrous relationships in her anthropology class.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Synonymous
Polyandrous is often confused with 'polygamous', which signifies any multi-spouse relationship, including when a man has multiple wives.
The novel explored a polyandrous society, contrasting it with polygamous cultures.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Rarity
Polyandrous marriages are rare and often culturally specific; learners should be aware of its limited use.
She studied the polyandrous customs of a remote tribal community.
Pro Tip 2/3Sensitivity Needed
The concept of polyandry can be sensitive; be mindful when discussing it in different cultural contexts.
She cautiously approached the topic of polyandrous relationships in her anthropology class.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Synonymous
Polyandrous is often confused with 'polygamous', which signifies any multi-spouse relationship, including when a man has multiple wives.
The novel explored a polyandrous society, contrasting it with polygamous cultures.
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adulterousdissolutelecherouslicentiouspolygamouspromiscuousunfaithfulwanton
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Park and he's gonna go look for some lifers there and I'm very jealous of the lifer list that he's aiming for this leave and if he gets them I'm gonna then have to go on leave very shortly and try and take them off as well now jacanas are polyandrous so basically
Video examples
The 5 Musketeers Eat...
Park and he's gonna go look for some lifers there and I'm very jealous of the lifer list that he's aiming for this leave and if he gets them I'm gonna then have to go on leave very shortly and try and take them off as well now jacanas are polyandrous so basically
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