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Places where women can marry more than one man

What is polyandry?

Places where women can marry more than one man
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09/04/2026 10:00 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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Traditionally, marriage is thought of as the union between two people. However, throughout history and across cultures, this norm has been challenged, and the idea of one man having multiple wives has been regularly documented. In fact, there have even been popular shows made about the concept.

What few people know about, however, is that there are also communities where women can marry more than one man. This is called polyandry, and although it is far less common, it is still practiced in certain parts of the world.

So, where and why is it happening? Click on to find out.

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