Bereaved woman: meaning, definitions and examples
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bereaved woman
[ bɪˈriːvd ˈwʊmən ]
grief
A woman who has suffered the loss of a loved one, typically through death. She is in a state of mourning and sadness, experiencing deep emotional pain and sorrow.
Synonyms
grieving woman, mourning woman, sorrowful woman
Examples of usage
- She is a bereaved woman who lost her husband in a tragic accident.
- The bereaved woman found solace in the support of her family and friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "bereaved woman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mulher enlutada
🇮🇳 शोकाकुल महिला
🇩🇪 trauende Frau
🇮🇩 wanita yang berduka
🇺🇦 жінка в жалобі
🇵🇱 kobieta w żałobie
🇯🇵 悲嘆に暮れる女性
🇫🇷 femme endeuillée
🇪🇸 mujer enlutada
🇹🇷 yaslı kadın
🇰🇷 슬픔에 잠긴 여자
🇸🇦 امرأة ثكلى
🇨🇿 truchlící žena
🇸🇰 žena v smútku
🇨🇳 悲痛的女人
🇸🇮 žalujoča ženska
🇮🇸 syrgjandi kona
🇰🇿 қайғылы әйел
🇬🇪 გარდაცვლილის ქალი
🇦🇿 yası olan qadın
🇲🇽 mujer enlutada
Etymology
The term 'bereaved woman' dates back to the 19th century, derived from the Old English word 'bereafian,' meaning 'deprive of, take away.' It has been used to describe women who have experienced loss and grief, particularly in the context of death. Throughout history, women have often been expected to bear the emotional burden of loss, leading to the recognition of the unique struggles faced by bereaved women.