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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.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Polyandry

Explanation:


Given data

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


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


Elimination
Polygyny — 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 Answer
Polyandry

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