digamous

/dɪˈɡæməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or characterized by two marriages; specifically, a man who has two wives at the same time.

“The ancient king was known to be digamous, having two wives simultaneously.”

2. noun

A person, especially a man, who has two wives at the same time.

“The historian studied the life of a digamous king from ancient times.”

3. noun

A woman who has two husbands at the same time.

“The anthropologist encountered a rare case of a digamous woman in a remote village.”

Synonyms

  • bigamous
  • polygamous

Antonyms

  • monogamous