Polyandry means ________?
Correct answer: B. A woman having more than one husband
- A. A man having more than one wife
- B. A woman having more than one husband
- C. A doctor having more than one specialty
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Polyandry is a marriage system in which one woman has more than one husband. Polygyny, by contrast, refers to a man having more than one wife.
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