Polygynist
Translation of "polygynist" into Russian
polygynist
NounUK
/pəˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/
US
/pəˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/
polygynist
polygynists pl
The polygynist had multiple wives.
Полигинист имел несколько жен.
Definitions
polygynist
NounUK
/pəˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/
US
/pəˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/
A man who has more than one wife at the same time.
In some cultures, a polygynist is a common figure, with multiple wives living in the same household.
Someone who supports or advocates the practice of polygyny.
The self-declared polygynist campaigned for changes in marriage laws.
polygynist
AdjectiveUK
/pəˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/
US
/pəˈlɪdʒ.ɪ.nɪst/
Relating to, characterized by, or advocating polygyny.
Polygynist traditions remain influential in the region.
Idioms and phrases
convicted polygynist
The court declared him a convicted polygynist.
осуждённый полигинист
Суд объявил его осуждённым полигинистом.
self-proclaimed polygynist
He openly called himself a self-proclaimed polygynist.
самопровозглашённый полигинист
Он открыто называл себя самопровозглашённым полигинистом.
notorious polygynist
The village elders spoke of the notorious polygynist.
известный полигинист
Старейшины деревни говорили об известном полигинисте.
avowed polygynist
He lived as an avowed polygynist despite local customs.
признающийся полигинист
Он жил как признающийся полигинист вопреки местным обычаям.
famous polygynist
The famous polygynist had many descendants.
знаменитый полигинист
У знаменитого полигиниста было много потомков.