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polyandries
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a form of marriage in which a woman has more than one husband at the same time
- The anthropologist studied a community where polyandry was accepted as a traditional and normative marital arrangement.
- Historically, some societies adopted polyandry as a practical solution to economic challenges and land inheritance.
- The novel depicted a fictional society where polyandry was the cultural norm, providing a thought-provoking exploration of relationships.
- The researchers found evidence of polyandry in ancient texts, shedding light on the diversity of human marital practices.
- In certain Tibetan cultures, polyandry was historically practiced, with brothers sharing a wife.