synclitism

/ˌsɪŋklɪˈtɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of marriage in which a man marries his children’s mother and her sister (or her other sister), making the children the products of a union between half-siblings.

“The community practiced synclitism, which was considered a taboo in other parts of the world.”

Synonyms

  • group marriage

Antonyms

  • monogamy