Recent Examples on the WebThe new show will also feature a couple who is just beginning to explore polyandry.—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2023 But there are many cultures where a husband can have more than one wife (polygyny) or, less commonly, a wife can have more than one husband (polyandry).—Rob Knell, Discover Magazine, 13 Apr. 2016 Among the four couples featured, each is at a different stage in their polyandry journey.—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2023 The trailer sees the couple facing tough questions from their families over a meal after presumably sharing their interest in polyandry.—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2023 The new show will also feature a couple who is just beginning to explore polyandry.—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2023 First off, the females get to mate with multiple males (a perk called polyandry) that come in two flavors.—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2015 The show even dips into polyandry, with comic Leslie Jones playing a pirate named Spanish Jackie who has 19 husbands.—Sara Stewart, CNN, 3 May 2022 How are the terms polyamory and ethical non-monogamy different from polygamy and polyandry?—Eve Ettinger, Health.com, 9 Nov. 2021 See More
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Word History
Etymology
Greek polýandros "having many husbands" (from poly-poly- + -andros, adjective derivative of andr-, anḗr "man, husband") + -y entry 2 — more at andro-
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