Vielweiberei
dieNounpolygyny.
English translations
- 01
polygamy
Word details
- German meaning
- Vielweiberei, auch Polygynie genannt, bezeichnet die Ehe eines Mannes mit mehreren Frauen gleichzeitig.
- English meaning
- Polygyny, also known as polygamy, refers to the marriage of a man to multiple women at the same time.
- German example
- In einigen Kulturen ist Vielweiberei traditionell erlaubt.
- English example
- Polygyny is traditionally allowed in some cultures.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Vielweiberei
- Plural Form
- die Vielweibereien
Related words
- Polygynie
Polygyny refers to polygamy in which a man has more than one wife.
Example sentences with “Vielweiberei”
In manchen Kulturen war Vielweiberei üblich. (In some cultures, polygyny was common.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Vielweiberei a neutral term?
It is somewhat old-fashioned and can sound slightly judgmental; 'Polygynie' is the scientific term.