Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polygynist
Noun
/pəˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/
Definition
A person who practices or believes in polygyny, where a man has more than one wife simultaneously.
Examples
- A polygynist may have several wives who each have their own households.
- The author explores the life of a polygynist in a cultural context.
- In some societies, being a polygynist is considered a symbol of wealth and status.
Meaning
Polygyny is a form of marriage that involves one man being married to multiple women at the same time.
Synonyms
- multiple marriages
- polygamist
- bigamist
