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polygynies
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一夫多妻制, 多妻制
a form of marriage in which a man has more than one wife at the same time
- In some traditional African societies, polygyny was a common practice, allowing a man to have multiple wives.
在一些传统的非洲社会中，一夫多妻制是一种常见的做法，允许一个男人拥有多个妻子。
- The king, exercising his privilege, practiced polygyny by having three wives, each with her own distinct role in the royal household.
国王行使他的特权，实行一夫多妻制，拥有三个妻子，每个妻子在王室中都有自己独特的角色。
- The novel explored the challenges and joys of a family living in a culture where polygyny was a socially accepted marital arrangement.
小说探讨了一个生活在一夫多妻制被社会接受的婚姻安排文化中的家庭的挑战和欢乐。
- Polygyny is still practiced in some contemporary societies, though its prevalence has diminished over time in many parts of the world.
一夫多妻制仍然在一些当代社会中实行，尽管其在世界许多地方的流行程度随着时间的推移而减弱。
- Polygyny has been observed in various cultures throughout history, often influenced by social, economic, or religious factors.
一夫多妻制在历史上各种文化中都有观察到，通常受到社会、经济或宗教因素的影响。