haremism

/hærɛmɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice or ideology of keeping multiple female partners or wives in a social or cultural context, often with a focus on the inequalities and power imbalances within such relationships.

“The feminist movement has often criticized haremism in certain cultures and societies.”

Synonyms

  • polygamy
  • polygyny

Antonyms

  • monogamy