mourners

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people who gather to express their grief and pay their last respects to the deceased.

  - "The mourners followed the casket out of the church."
  - "The family asked that only close mourners be present at the funeral."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mourners
divers , survivors , admirers , composers , designers , inquires , empowers , wonders , ponders

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Variants

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mourn , mourned , mourner , mourners , mourning , mourningly , mourns

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'mourir', meaning 'to die'.

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Trivia

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1. Mourners were traditionally expected to bring food to the funeral in some cultures.

2. In some parts of the world, mourners still use wails or other vocalizations to express their grief.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grief: A natural response to loss, often characterized by intense emotional and physical pain.

2. Funeral: A ceremony or service to honor the deceased and provide closure for the living.

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Culture

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In many cultures, mourners wear traditional clothing, such as black, and engage in various customs and rituals, such as reciting prayers or performing specific actions, to honor the deceased and show their respect.

How to Memorize "mourners"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of people wearing black clothing and gathered around a casket, expressing their sadness and grief.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mourners' with the image of a group of people paying their respects to the deceased.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mourners Make Memories' to remember the definition of the word.

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