widower

Meanings

• noun

  A man who has been widowed, that is, whose spouse has died.

  - "After his wife's passing, John became a widower."
  - "The widower mourned the loss of his beloved spouse."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with widower
widower , power , tower , flower

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Variants

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widower , widowers , grass widower , grass widowers

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'wid' meaning 'widowed' and the Old English suffix '-ower' denoting 'person, one who is'.

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Trivia

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1. In some cultures, widowers are allowed to remarry after a period of mourning, while widows are not.

2. The term 'widower' is often used interchangeably with the term 'widow' to refer to anyone who has lost a spouse, regardless of gender.

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Related Concepts

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1. widow: A woman who has been widowed.

2. bereavement: The feeling of loss and grief following the death of a loved one.

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Culture

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In many cultures, widows and widowers are given special recognition and support, particularly in traditional societies where they may face social stigma or financial hardship. Widowers have been portrayed in literature and art, such as in the works of William Shakespeare and Mark Twain.

How to Memorize "widower"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man wearing a black suit and mourning the loss of his spouse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'widower' with the image of a man who has lost his wife.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym WIDOW: Widowed, In Deep, Overwhelmed.

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