polyandric

/ˌpɒliˈændrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having more than one husband, especially in a social or marital system where this is practiced.

“Some anthropologists have studied the polyandric societies of certain tribes in Africa.”

2. noun

A person or a member of a social group that practices polyandry.

“The polyandric communities in the Himalayas have a unique system of marriage.”

Synonyms

  • polyandrous
  • polygynous

Antonyms

  • monandric
  • monogamous