Widower: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโ๐ฆฐ
widower
[ หwษชd.oส.ษr ]
man, deceased wife
A widower is a man whose wife has died and who has not remarried. This term is specific to men; the female equivalent is widow. The state of being a widower may come with emotional and social challenges, such as dealing with grief and managing family dynamics without one's spouse. Widowers may have children to care for, which can complicate their situation further. The term has been in use for centuries and carries cultural significance in various societies.
Synonyms
bereaved husband, grieving spouse
Examples of usage
- The widower struggled to cope with his loss.
- As a widower, he found it hard to move on.
- Many widowers join support groups to share their experiences.
- The widower dedicated his life to raising his children after her passing.
Translations
Translations of the word "widower" in other languages:
๐ต๐น viรบvo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคงเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Witwer
๐ฎ๐ฉ janda pria
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะดัะฒะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ wdowiec
๐ฏ๐ต ๆชไบกไบบใฎๅคซ
๐ซ๐ท veuf
๐ช๐ธ viudo
๐น๐ท dul
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณผ๋ถ์ ๋จํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑู ู
๐จ๐ฟ vdovec
๐ธ๐ฐ vdovec
๐จ๐ณ ้ณๅคซ
๐ธ๐ฎ vdovec
๐ฎ๐ธ ekkill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตััะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dul
๐ฒ๐ฝ viudo
Etymology
The word 'widower' originates from the Old English 'widuwe' and its gendered variation 'widower', which progressively entered the modern lexicon. In Middle English, 'widower' was used to denote a man whose wife had died, arising from the need to differentiate between individuals based on their marital status following the death of a partner. Historically, the term is seen alongside societal norms where the roles of men and women were distinctly separated, thereby necessitating unique terms for each gender's experience of loss. With the development of languages and cultures, 'widower' has maintained its specific connotation primarily tied to grief and loss in the context of married life. Today, the term is widely recognized in legal, social, and cultural discussions concerning marital status and bereavement.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,026, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17023 vending
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- 17026 widower
- 17027 infringing
- 17028 solidified
- 17029 admonished
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