Definition of "polygyny" [po•lyg•y•ny]

• The condition or practice of having more than one wife at one time. (noun)
• Zoology A mating pattern in which a male mates with more than one female in a single breeding season. (noun)

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• "That latter is exceedingly rare, which is why the researchers use the term polygyny and not the often misused polygamy, which refers to multiple partners for both sexes."
• "Michael E — the relationship between war and larger scale polygyny is interesting, as there is a positive feedback loop."
• "Michael Ejercito says: newscaper: Michael E — the relationship between war and larger scale polygyny is interesting, as there is a positive feedback loop."