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Definition of bigamy

bigamy

/ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/
big · a · my
Adverb:bigamously
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Plural:bigamies
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Adjective:bigamous
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• noun

1

The offense or act of going through a marriage ceremony with someone while already legally married to another person.

Example

"The historical records revealed that the man was prosecuted for bigamy after marrying a second wife in a neighboring province without obtaining a divorce."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Bigamy' specifically refers to the legal offense of marrying one person while already legally married to another, whereas 'polygamy' is the broader sociological or cultural practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 13th century from Old French 'bigamie', from Medieval Latin 'bigamia', combining Latin 'bi-' (two) and Ancient Greek 'gamos' (marriage).

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