One-word substitution (marriage custom): Identify the anthropological term for the custom or practice of having more than one husband at the same time. Context: Distinguish this practice from polygyny (multiple wives) and similarly spelled words. Instruction: Select the correct term from the choices.

Given data

• Definition: practice of having more than one husband simultaneously.
• Options: Polygyny, Polyphony, Polyandry, Polychromy.

Concept / ApproachPolyandry = poly (many) + andros (men) → multiple husbands. Polygyny = many wives; polyphony = many-voiced music; polychromy = many colors.

EliminationPolygyny — multiple wives; wrong gender direction. ❌Polyphony — music term. ❌Polyandry — multiple husbands. ✅Polychromy — art/color term. ❌

Example‘‘Fraternal polyandry has been documented in some Himalayan communities.’’

Final AnswerPolyandry