When a person has several spouses in a lifetime,but only one spouse at a time,it is called
A)polygamy.
B)polygyny.
C)serial monogamy.
D)serial polygamy.

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Serial monogamy refers to the practice of marrying or being in a committed relationship with one person at a time, but having multiple partners over the course of one's lifetime due to divorce or death of a spouse. This is the most accurate description of the scenario given in the question. Polygamy refers to having multiple spouses simultaneously, while polygyny specifically refers to having multiple wives. Serial polygamy is not a commonly recognized term.

When a Person Has Several Spouses in a Lifetime,but Only