Meaning & Definition of word "Widower"
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Widower
/ˈwɪdoʊər/
noun:
- 1. A man whose wife has died and who has not remarried.
- Example: After the passing of his wife, he became a widower and struggled to cope with the loss.
- 2. A man who is bereaved of his spouse.
- Example: The widower found solace in a support group for men who had lost their partners.
- 3. A man who has lost his wife through death; often used in legal or formal contexts.
- Example: As a widower, he faced new challenges in raising his children alone.
Etymology
From the Middle English 'widower', from Old French 'widower', from Latin 'viduatus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
widower's story:
A narrative about the life challenges faced by a widower.
widower syndrome:
A term used informally to refer to the emotional issues faced by men after losing a spouse.
Related Words
widow:
A woman whose spouse has died, and who has not remarried.
bereavement:
The state of having lost someone close, especially through death.
grief:
Deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death.
Slang Meanings of widower
Meaning: Lonely man
Example Sentence: After his wife's death, he felt like a lonely man.
Meaning: Single again
Example Sentence: He's single again, dealing with the hardships of being a widower.