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- [pol-ee-an-dree, pol-ee-an-]
- /ˈpɒl iˌæn dri, ˌpɒl iˈæn-/
- /ˈpɔlɪændrɪ/
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- [pol-ee-an-dree, pol-ee-an-]
- /ˈpɒl iˌæn dri, ˌpɒl iˈæn-/
Definitions of polyandry word
- noun polyandry the practice or condition of having more than one husband at one time. Compare monandry (def 1). 1
- noun polyandry (among female animals) the habit or system of having two or more mates, either simultaneously or successively. 1
- noun polyandry Botany. the state of being polyandrous. 1
- noun polyandry the practice or condition of being married to more than one husband at the same time 0
- noun polyandry the practice in animals of a female mating with more than one male during one breeding season 0
- noun polyandry the condition in flowers of having a large indefinite number of stamens 0
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Origin of polyandry
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
From the Greek word polyandría, dating back to 1770-80. See poly-, -andry
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Parts of speech for Polyandry
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polyandry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun polyandry
- bigamy — Bigamy is the crime of marrying a person when you are already legally married to someone else.
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