Please define polyandry, and supply one example from the text

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Polyandry is a form of polygamy in which women have multiple husbands at the same time. These husbands are typically brothers. In these relationships, the woman mates with more than one male. Polyandry is common practice in Tibet, where it is considered a wealth- conserving kinship mechanism.

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