Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bigamist
noun
/ˈbɪɡəˌmɪst/
Definition
A person who marries one person while still legally married to another.
Examples
- She was shocked to learn he was a bigamist after finding out about his other wife.
- The bigamist was brought to trial for knowingly committing marriage fraud.
- In some cultures, practices involving bigamy are more accepted than in others.
Meaning
Bigamist refers to someone who has two spouses at the same time, violating the legal laws on marriage.
Synonyms
- polygamist
- adulterer
- dual spouse
