widowed

Meanings

• Adjective

  Having lost one's spouse or partner through death.

  - "She is a widowed woman."
  - "After the death of her husband, she became a widow."

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Variants

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widow , widowed , widowing , widows , be widowed

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'wid', meaning 'widow', and the past participle suffix '-en' or '-ed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'widow' comes from the Old English word 'wid' meaning 'widow'.

2. In some cultures, a widow is expected to shave her head or cut her hair as a sign of mourning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orphan: A person who has lost both parents.

2. Widower: A man who has lost his wife.

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Culture

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In many cultures, widows are subjected to various customs and traditions, some of which may be supportive, while others may be discriminatory. Widowhood is a significant theme in literature, art, and music, often exploring themes of loss, grief, and survival.

How to Memorize "widowed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing black mourning clothes, holding a picture of their late spouse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'widowed' with the concept of loss and grief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Widow's Web' to remember the meaning: W - Widow, I - In mourning, D - Death of spouse, O - Only one spouse, W - Widowed.

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