Widow: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต
widow
[ หwษชdษส ]
bereavement
A woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not remarried.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She has been a widow for five years.
- After her husband's death, she became a widow.
- The widow wore black in mourning for her late husband.
legal
A woman who has outlived her husband and has inherited his possessions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The widow inherited the estate after her husband passed away.
- She was entitled to her late husband's pension as his widow.
Translations
Translations of the word "widow" in other languages:
๐ต๐น viรบva
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคงเคตเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Witwe
๐ฎ๐ฉ janda
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะดะพะฒะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ wdowa
๐ฏ๐ต ๆชไบกไบบ (ใฟใผใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท veuve
๐ช๐ธ viuda
๐น๐ท dul
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณผ๋ถ (gwabu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vdova
๐ธ๐ฐ vdova
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏกๅฆ (guวfรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ vdova
๐ฎ๐ธ ekkja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dul
๐ฒ๐ฝ viuda
Word origin
The word 'widow' originated from the Old English word 'widwe', which in turn derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'widuwล'. The concept of widowhood has been present in various cultures throughout history, often carrying specific rights and restrictions for women who have lost their husbands. In many societies, widows faced challenges such as social isolation, economic hardship, and limited legal rights. However, over time, efforts have been made to address the needs and rights of widows, leading to improvements in their status and support systems.