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Polygamy and polyandry both involve having multiple spouses, but they differ in gender. Polygamy is the general term for having multiple spouses, while polyandry specifically refers to a woman having multiple husbands. Polygyny, another form of polygamy, involves a man having multiple wives. Polygamy: A general term for having more than one spouse. Can refer to both polygyny (one man, multiple wives) and polyandry (one woman, multiple husbands). Often used as a synonym for polygyny. Polyandry: A