Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bigamous

adjective

/ˈbɪɡəməs/

Definition

Relating to the practice of marrying one person while still legally married to another.

Examples

He was found to be bigamous after marrying her while still married to his first wife.
The bigamous union led to legal complications for both partners.
In some cultures, bigamous relationships are accepted, but in others, they are strictly forbidden.

Meaning

The term bigamous describes a situation where an individual is involved in a marriage with two people at the same time, which is typically illegal in many jurisdictions.