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polygenist
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polygynist
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Polygenist
Definition:
(n.) One who maintains that animals of the same species have sprung from more than one original pair; -- opposed to monogenist.
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Polygynist
Definition:
(n.) One who practices or advocates polygyny.
Example Sentences:
(1) A high proportion of the Yoruba women are in polygynous unions and most of those in monogamous unions are potential wives of polygynists.
(2) The CAFN 1 survey shows that wives of polygynists tend to be older than those of monogamists.
(3) Because of this the reported mean number of children ever born was higher for the wives of polygynists than for the wives of monogamists.
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