bigamy — the practice of marrying while already married to another person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of marrying while already married to another person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪɡəmi/
Korean meaning: 중혼, 이중 결혼 (이미 배우자가 있는 상태에서 다른 사람과 결혼하는 행위)
Korean pronunciation: **비**거미
Example Sentences
- The soap opera plot involved bigamy, amnesia, and a twin brother - classic daytime drama!
- Bigamy is illegal in most countries and can result in criminal prosecution.
- She discovered her husband's bigamy when his other wife showed up at their anniversary dinner.
bigamy
NOUN//ˈbɪɡəmi//
the practice of marrying while already married to another person
He was arrested for bigamy when both wives showed up at his birthday party.
From monogamy to polygamy, bigamy breaks the law!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'bis(둘)'와 그리스어 'gamos(결혼)'의 합성어로, 말 그대로 '두 번의 결혼'을 의미한다. 법적으로 한 번에 한 명의 배우자만 가질 수 있는 사회에서 이를 위반하는 행위를 가리킨다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The soap opera plot involved bigamy, amnesia, and a twin brother - classic daytime drama!”
“Bigamy is illegal in most countries and can result in criminal prosecution.”
“She discovered her husband's bigamy when his other wife showed up at their anniversary dinner.”
“The comedian joked that bigamy means having one spouse too many - but then again, so does monogamy!”
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