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Divorcee: meaning, definitions and examples

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divorcee

 

[ dɪˈvɔːr.siː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

relationship status

A divorcee is an individual who has obtained a divorce from their spouse. This term applies to both men and women, and it signifies that the person has legally dissolved their marriage. The term is often used in various contexts, including legal documents, social discussions, and dating scenarios. Being a divorcee may come with its own set of social perceptions and experiences, as individuals navigate life after a marriage has ended.

Synonyms

dissolved partner, ex-spouse, former spouse

Examples of usage

  • After her divorce, she identified herself as a divorcee.
  • The support group was specifically designed for divorcees seeking advice on moving forward.
  • Many divorcees find it challenging to re-enter the dating scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "divorcee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divorciado

🇮🇳 तलाकशुदा

🇩🇪 Scheidungswilliger

🇮🇩 yang bercerai

🇺🇦 розлучений

🇵🇱 rozwiedziony

🇯🇵 離婚した人 (rikon shita hito)

🇫🇷 divorcé

🇪🇸 divorciado

🇹🇷 boşanmış

🇰🇷 이혼한 사람 (ihonhan saram)

🇸🇦 مطلق (mutallaq)

🇨🇿 rozvedený

🇸🇰 rozvedený

🇨🇳 离婚者 (líhūn zhě)

🇸🇮 razvedenec

🇮🇸 skilinn

🇰🇿 ажырасқан

🇬🇪 ასახლებული (asakhlebulia)

🇦🇿 boşanmış

🇲🇽 divorciado

Etymology

The word 'divorcee' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the French term 'divorcé', meaning 'divorced'. In French, 'divorcé' is the past participle of 'divorcer', which means 'to divorce', rooted in the Latin 'divortium', meaning 'a turning apart'. The use of the term in English became more prevalent as the divorce rate began to rise, particularly in the 20th century, leading to a societal shift regarding the perception of divorce. This change reflected broader attitudes toward marriage and individual freedom, allowing terms like 'divorcee' to become more commonplace in everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,734 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.