1. with regard to animals, a mating system wherein a male mates with two or more females, but a female mates with just one male. 2. marriage of a man to two or more wives at the same time, that is an approved tradition in particular societies.
1. with regard to animals, a mating system wherein a male mates with two or more females, but a female mates with just one male. 2. marriage of a man to two or more wives at the same time, that is an approved tradition in particular societies.