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polygynist

[puh-lij-uh-nist] /pəˈlɪdʒ ə nɪst/

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noun

1.

a person who practices or favors polygyny.

Origin of polygynist

1875-1880

First recorded in 1875-80; polygyn(y) + -ist

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It may now be asked why the polygynist nations have not gravitated to monogamy, like the latter-day saints of Salt Lake City.

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