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Polyandry

usgb/ˌpɑːliˈændri/Volume
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Cultural Rarity

Polyandry is uncommon worldwide and often tied to specific cultural practices.

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While rare globally, polyandry is practiced traditionally among the Himalayan people.
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Academic Research

It's often discussed in academic circles, especially in anthropology and sociology.

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Academics may study polyandry when examining family structures in different cultures.
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Not Polygamy

Polyandry is a specific form of polygamy, so it's incorrect to use them interchangeably.

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While researching, I learned that polygamy includes both polygyny and polyandry.
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