Polygyny

//pəˈlɪd͡ʒ.ɪ.ni//

Word Type

Noun

The word "polygyny" can be used as a noun.

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Opposites (Antonyms)

monogamy monogyny oligogyny polyandry

Coordinate Terms

; bigamy oligandry oligogyny polyandry

Derived Terms

polygynist polygynous

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Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

ant colony plurality queen wife

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