Bigamy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɪɡəmi

BIG-uh-mee

UK

bˈɪɡæmi

BIG-am-ee

Definition

Bigamy is the act of marrying one person while still legally married to another person. It is illegal in many countries.

Usage & Nuances

'Bigamy' is a legal and formal term, mostly used in discussions of law or criminal cases. Not to be confused with 'polygamy', which may be legal in some cultures.

• Spanish: bigamia
• Portuguese (BR): bigamia
• Portuguese (PT): bigamia
• Chinese (Simplified): 重婚
• Chinese (Traditional): 重婚
• Hindi: द्विविवाह
• Arabic: تعدد الزوجات (بمعنى الزواج من شخصين في نفس الوقت)
• Bengali: দ্বিবিবাহ
• Russian: двубра́чие
• Japanese: 重婚
• Vietnamese: song hôn
• Korean: 중혼
• Turkish: ikili evlilik - bigami (hukuk terimi)
• Urdu: دوہری شادی
• Indonesian: bigami - pernikahan ganda

Example Sentences

Bigamy is a crime in many countries.

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He was arrested for bigamy.

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Bigamy means marrying someone while already married.

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She didn't realize she was committing bigamy until it was too late.

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The documentary explores the reasons why some people choose bigamy.

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He tried to keep his marriages secret, but was caught for bigamy.

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