Definition

Noun: A man who was previously married to a specific woman and is now divorced from her.

Usage

The term "ex-husband" is used to refer to a man's former marital status in relation to his previous wife. It is a neutral, factual label indicating a dissolved legal marriage. - It is typically used in contexts discussing past relationships, family history, or legal matters. - The prefix "ex-" clearly denotes that the husband status is in the past.

Examples

• She remains on good terms with her ex-husband for the sake of their children.
• After the divorce, her ex-husband moved to another city.
• He is my ex-husband; we finalized the divorce two years ago.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in compound possessive forms.
  • My ex-husband's new wife is very kind.
• It is commonly used in legal, social, and conversational contexts without strong negative connotations, unless specified by the speaker.

Variants and Related Words

• Ex-wife (noun): A woman who was formerly a certain man's wife.
• Former husband: A more formal synonym for "ex-husband."
• Ex-spouse (noun): A gender-neutral term for a former husband or wife.

Synonyms

• Former husband
• Previous husband

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to a legal marital relationship that has been formally dissolved. It is not used for a former fiancé or long-term partner without a marriage.
• The "ex-" prefix can be attached to other relationship terms (e.g., ex-boyfriend, ex-partner), but "ex-husband" explicitly denotes a former legal marriage.

Noun

1. a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband