polygynist

/ˌpɒlɪˈɡaɪnɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who practices or advocates polygyny, the practice of having more than one wife at a time.

“The polygynist community in the Middle East has been a subject of interest among anthropologists.”

2. noun

A person who believes in or advocates polygyny.

“The polygynist movement has been gaining momentum in some African countries.”

Synonyms

  • bigamist
  • polygamist

Antonyms

  • monogamist
  • monogynist