Bereavement: meaning, definitions and examples

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bereavement

 

[ bษชหˆriหvmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

grief

The state of being deprived of something or someone valuable or beloved; especially the loss of a loved one by death.

Synonyms

grief, loss, mourning, sorrow

Examples of usage

  • She was in deep bereavement after the passing of her husband.
  • The family is still struggling to cope with the bereavement of their child.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The action or fact of being deprived of something by someone's death, typically in relation to a will or inheritance.

Synonyms

bequest, heirloom, inheritance, legacy

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer handled the legal aspects of the bereavement process.
  • There were disputes over the inheritance leading to prolonged bereavement.

Translations

Translations of the word "bereavement" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น luto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‹เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trauer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duka cita

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผaล‚oba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ชๅคฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท deuil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ luto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yas

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ์‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู‚ุฏุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smutek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ smรบtok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธงๅคฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sorg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ•แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matษ™m

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ luto

Etymology

The word 'bereavement' originated from the Old English word 'bereafian' which means 'to deprive of, take away, seize, rob'. The concept of bereavement has been present in human history as a way to describe the deep sense of loss and sorrow experienced when someone or something valuable is taken away. Throughout the centuries, different cultures have developed rituals and practices to cope with bereavement, highlighting the universal nature of this human experience.

See also: bereaved.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,692, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.