ex-husband
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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
- a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband