polygynypolyandry
Polygynypolyandry, also known as group marriage or polygamous marriage, refers to a form of marriage in which an individual has more than one spouse simultaneously. Specifically, it encompasses two distinct practices: polygyny, where one man is married to multiple women, and polyandry, where one woman is married to multiple men. These practices can occur independently or in conjunction with each other within a society.
Polygyny has been historically more prevalent than polyandry across different cultures and time periods. It is
The term polygynypolyandry describes a situation where both polygyny and polyandry are permissible within a community,