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.
Verbal Ability
One Word Substitutes
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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APolygyny
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BPolyphony
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CPolyandry
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DPolychromy
Answer
Correct Answer: Polyandry
Explanation
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