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Definition of bigamist

bigamist

/ˈbɪɡəmɪst/
big · a · mist
Adverb:bigamously
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Plural:bigamists
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Adjective:bigamous
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• noun

1

A person who commits bigamy by entering into a marriage with one person while still legally married to another.

Example

"The investigation revealed that the man was a bigamist who maintained two separate households in different states."

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• Rhymes for bigamist

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from 'bigamy' plus the agent suffix '-ist', ultimately deriving from Old French 'bigame' and Medieval Latin 'bigamus', blending Latin 'bi-' (two) with Ancient Greek 'gamos' (marriage).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bigamist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bigamist
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