Meaning of polygyny | Babel Free
/pəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni/Definitions
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The state or practice of having several wives at the same time; plurality of wives; marriage to several wives. countable, uncountable
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The condition of an ant colony that has multiple egg-laying queens. countable, uncountable
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Synonym of polygamy. countable, uncountable
Equivalents
Examples
“We may infer that in most cases where polygyny exists, monogamy co-exists to a greater extent, and in all other cases to a considerable extent.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.