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noun
A form of polygynous, polyandrous marriage in which more than one man and more than one woman form a family unit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: circle marriage, complex marriage, conjoint marriage, multilateral marriage
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: polygamy
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