Meaning of the word polyandry in English

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polyandry

US /ˌpɑː.liˈæn.dri/
UK /ˌpɒl.iˈæn.dri/
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Noun

the practice or custom of having more than one husband at the same time

Example:
In some historical cultures, polyandry was practiced to keep family land intact.
The anthropologist studied the social structure of polyandry in remote Himalayan villages.