widower
/'widou /
Definition
Noun: A man whose wife has died and who has not married again.
Usage
The word "widower" specifically describes a man's marital status following the death of his spouse. It is the male counterpart to "widow." The term is neutral and factual.
Examples
- He became a widower after his wife's long illness.
- The support group is for widowers adjusting to life alone.
- She is a widow, and he is a widower.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
- Example: He joined a widower support group.
- The state of being a widower is called widowerhood.
Variants and Related Words
- Widow (noun): A woman whose husband has died and who has not married again.
- Widowed (adjective): Describing a person whose spouse has died.
- Example: He was widowed at a young age.
- Widowerhood (noun): The state or period of being a widower.
Synonyms
- Surviving husband
Antonyms
- Husband (in the context of a living spouse)
- Married man
Noun
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a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
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