Meaning of the word bigamy in English

What does bigamy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bigamy

US /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/
UK /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/
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Noun

the act of going through a marriage ceremony while already legally married to another person

Example:
He was charged with bigamy after it was discovered he had two wives.
Bigamy is illegal in most countries.