đa thê
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Meaning
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This adjective describes a social or biological system where one male has more than one female mate at the same time.
vi Một số loài động vật có tập tính đa thê.
en Some animal species have polygynous habits.
This adjective describes a practice or custom of having more than one spouse or sexual partner at the same time.
vi Đây là một xã hội đa thê.
en This is a polygamous society.