levirate (4 synonym found)

Levirate has 4 synonyms. The top synonyms for levirate are monogamy, polygamy, polyandry, bigamy. Another word for levirate is monogamy. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for levirate?

A common synonym for levirate is monogamy. Other synonyms include polygamy, polyandry, bigamy.

How many synonyms does levirate have?

Levirate has 4 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does levirate mean?

°Having to do with one's husband's brother.

Definition of levirate:

°Having to do with one's husband's brother.
°A marriage between a widow and her deceased husband's brother or, sometimes, heir.
°(anthropology) The institution of levirate marriage.
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Definition of levirate:

°Having to do with one's husband's brother.
°A marriage between a widow and her deceased husband's brother or, sometimes, heir.
°(anthropology) The institution of levirate marriage.
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