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Polygyny is the condition of having more than one female mate.

Polygamy is the condition of having more that one spouse.

Polyandry is the condition of having more than one husband.(Rare but exists) Muslims allow up to four wives. Fundamentalistic Mormoms allow no upper limit.

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