polygyny
The origin and history of polygyny.
Etymology
Comes from Ancient Greek πολύ (polú, “many”) plus γυνή (gunḗ, “woman, wife”). Analysed by form, it is poly- plus -gyny.
The origin and history of polygyny.
Comes from Ancient Greek πολύ (polú, “many”) plus γυνή (gunḗ, “woman, wife”). Analysed by form, it is poly- plus -gyny.
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