Bigamist
(noun)
- A person who is legally married to two people at the same time.
- A person who practices bigamy.
Origin:
The word "bigamist" is derived from the latin word "bigamus" which is a combination of the prefix "bi-" which means two, and the word "gamos" which means marriage. it refers to a person who is legally married to two people at the same time, which is illegal in most countries.
Examples:
- He was convicted of bigamy for marrying another woman while still being legally married to his first wife.
- Bigamy is a criminal offense in most countries.
- She discovered that her husband was a bigamist and had another wife.
- The bigamist had to choose between his two wives.
- Bigamy is not only illegal, but it is also morally wrong.