noun
polygyny
Polygyny (noun) means the custom of a man having several wives at once, also known as plurality of wives.
noun
1
The custom of a man having several wives at once, also known as plurality of wives.
2
The state of an ant colony having more than one egg-laying queen.
3
Another word for polygamy.
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Etymology
Comes from Ancient Greek πολύ (polú, “many”) plus γυνή (gunḗ, “woman, wife”). Analysed by form, it is poly- plus -gyny.
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What is the meaning of polygyny?
"polygyny" (noun) means the custom of a man having several wives at once, also known as plurality of wives.
What is another word for polygyny?
Other words for "polygyny" include polygamy.
What is the opposite of polygyny?
The opposite of "polygyny" is monogamy.
What are the different meanings of polygyny?
"polygyny" has 3 main meanings: 1. The custom of a man having several wives at once, also known as plurality of wives; 2. The state of an ant colony having more than one egg-laying queen; 3. Another word for polygamy.
