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polygynist

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun polygynist has 1 sense
  1. polygynist - a man with two or more wives
    --1 is a kind of
    polygamist

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Polygynist

Description:

Polygynist refers to a person who practices or supports polygyny, which is the practice of having multiple wives at the same time.

Examples:

Noun:

  • John's grandfather was known as a polygynist, as he had three wives simultaneously.
  • In some cultures, polygynists are permitted to have more than one wife for social and economic reasons.

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