noun
Refers to the practice of having multiple wives. In modern contexts, often used in discussions of historical or cultural practices.
多妻は一部の文化で歴史的に行われてきた。
Polygyny has been practiced historically in some cultures.
その社会では多妻が認められていた。
Polygamy was permitted in that society.
Sino-Japanese compound: 多 (many) + 妻 (wife).