Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

trigamist

Noun
/ˈtraɪɡ.ə.mɪst/
Definition
A person who is married to three spouses simultaneously.
Examples
  • John was known as a trigamist after he revealed that he had three wives living in different states.
  • In some cultures, being a trigamist is accepted, but in others, it can lead to legal repercussions.
Meaning
Trigamist refers to an individual engaged in a marriage relationship with three partners at the same time, which is often against legal and social norms in most cultures.
Synonyms
  • Polygaamist
  • Multibigamist