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polygynist

/pəˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/

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noun

C2formalcommon/pəˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/

A noun referring to a man who has two or more wives simultaneously.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее мужчину, имеющего двух или более жен одновременно.
  1. Man with multiple wives C1 formal

    A man who has two or more wives at the same time, practicing polygyny.

    • The polygynist lived in a large household with his wives and children.
    • In some cultures, a polygynist is considered a sign of wealth and status.
    • The polygynist explained the benefits of his family structure.

    🇷🇺Многоженец

    Synonyms: polygamist

    Antonyms: monogamist

  • polygynists plural form
  • polygynists' possessive plural form
  • polygynist's possessive singular form