2006-09-05 13:27:01 · 7 answers · asked by Toyre_826 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
bigamist is entering a marriage while you are still in another.
polygamist is having more than one mate at the same time.
2006-09-05 13:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by Author Al 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bigamist has two wives. A polygamist has many wives.
2006-09-05 13:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by Songbird 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bigamist has 2 spouses and a polygamist has many. (derived form bi meaning two (like bicycle) and poly meaning many (polygon)).
2006-09-05 13:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by injureddancer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bigamy is unlawfully marrying another while you are married -- having two spouses.
Polygamy is having two or more spouses.
2006-09-05 13:30:13 · answer #4 · answered by Califrich 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bi-means two; poly means many. So you come up with your definition.
2006-09-05 13:30:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Mandeville 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no difference www.meriamwebster.com
2006-09-05 13:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by BABY_GURL 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bi = 2
poly = many
2006-09-05 13:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by LALALALA 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋