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Dowager: meaning, definitions and examples

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dowager

 

[ หˆdaสŠษ™dส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

title of respect

A dowager is a widow who holds property or a title derived from her deceased husband. Often associated with aristocracy, the term signifies a woman who has inherited her husband's estate or title. Such usage can imply a sense of dignity and social status. In many cultures, dowagers are often seen as matriarchs within the family structure, upholding traditional values. The term can also be used more broadly to describe an older woman of dignified status.

Synonyms

matron, noblewoman, widow

Examples of usage

  • The dowager queen attended the ceremony with grace.
  • She was known as the dowager of the estate, managing it after her husband's passing.
  • At the gala, the dowager hosted guests with elegance.

Translations

Translations of the word "dowager" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duquesa viรบva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคงเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Witwe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ janda bangsawan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดะพะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wdowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœชไบกไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท veuve

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viuda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dul kadฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑู…ู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vdova

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vdova

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏกๅฆ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vdova

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ekkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตัั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viuda

Etymology

The word 'dowager' originates from the Old French term 'dogere', which is derived from the Latin 'dotaria', meaning 'a woman who has been granted a dower (a provision for the wife after the death of her husband)'. The historical context of the word is tied to the concept of doweries in feudal societies, where widows would often receive their husband's wealth or property. In medieval Europe, these women not only had rights to their deceased husband's possessions but also held a respected position in society due to their status. Over time, the usage of the word has evolved, but it continues to reflect the notion of respect tied to the roles and status of women who have lost their spouses.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,593, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.