Polyandry vs. Polyamory

Polyandrynoun

The having of a plurality of husbands at the same time; usually, the marriage of a woman to more than one man, or the practice of having several husbands, at the same time.

Polyandrynoun

(zoology) The mating pattern whereby a female copulates with plural males.

Polyandrynoun

Sexual relations with multiple males, by a female or a male, human or non-human, within or without marriage.

Polyandrynoun

The possession by a woman of more than one husband at the same time; - contrasted with monandry.

Polyandrynoun

having more than one husband at a time

Polyandrynoun

polygamy in which a woman has more than one husband.

Polyandrynoun

a pattern of mating in which a female animal has more than one male mate.

Polyandry

Polyandry (; from Greek: πολυ- poly-, and ἀνήρ anēr, ) is a form of polygamy in which a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time. Polyandry is contrasted with polygyny, involving one male and two or more females.

Polyamorynoun

Any of various practices involving romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners with the knowledge and consent of all involved.

Polyamory

Polyamory (from Greek πολύ poly, , and Latin amor, ) is the practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one partner, with the informed consent of all partners involved. People who identify as polyamorous may believe in open relationships with a conscious management of jealousy and reject the view that sexual and relational exclusivity are necessary for deep, committed, long-term loving relationships.