Many societies sanction the male having more than one wife at the same time. The most specific term for this arrangement is:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Polygyny is the term used to describe the practice of having multiple wives at the same time. Monogamy refers to the practice of having only one spouse at a time. Polyandry refers to the practice of having multiple husbands at the same time, which is less common than polygyny. Polygamy is a more general term that can refer to either polygyny or polyandry.

Many Societies Sanction the Male Having More Than One Wife