Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

second-wife

noun

/ˈsɛkənd waɪf/

Definition

A second wife is a woman who is married to a man who has a first wife, often in a polygamous arrangement.

Examples

In some cultures, being a second wife is a common practice.
She embraced her role as the second wife, contributing to the family’s harmony.
His second wife often felt the pressure of maintaining peace with the first wife.

Meaning

In contexts where polygamy is practiced, a second wife refers to the woman who enters into a marriage with a man who is already married to another woman.