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Polyandry is a social arrangement in which a woman is married to or in a committed relationship with more than one man. This practice is less common than polygamy, where a man is married to multiple women, and is often associated with specific cultural or religious contexts. In some societies, polyandry is practiced as a form of economic or social cooperation, where a woman may have multiple husbands to share the responsibilities of child-rearing and household management. In other cases, it may be a result of historical or cultural practices, such as the practice of levirate marriage in some traditional societies, where a widow is married to her deceased husband's brother to ensure the continuation of the family line.

Polyandry is not universally accepted or practiced, and it is often met with criticism or disapproval in societies that do not endorse it. Some argue that polyandry can lead to confusion or instability in family dynamics, while others contend that it can provide economic and social benefits for women. Despite these debates, polyandry remains a topic of interest in the study of human sexuality, family structures, and cultural anthropology.