widowhood

Meanings

• noun

  The state of a person who has lost a spouse through death.

  - "After her husband's passing, she entered a period of widowhood."
  - "The elderly woman lived out her days in widowhood."
  - "He died suddenly, leaving his wife in widowhood."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with widowhood
hoodhood , pallhood , duodenum

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Variants

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widowhood , widowhoods

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'widowe,' meaning 'a woman surviving her husband.'

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, widows were required to shave their heads and wear a white dress as a sign of mourning.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that widows should not remarry for a certain period of time to honor their late spouse.

3. The term 'widow's mite' refers to a small coin donated by a poor widow in the Bible.

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Related Concepts

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1. bereavement: The process of coping with the loss of a loved one.

2. widower: A man who has lost his spouse through death.

3. widow's peak: A hairline feature where the central parting of the hair is located between the eyebrows.

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Culture

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In many cultures, widowhood is a significant life transition marked by various rituals, social expectations, and changes in status. Widows may face stigma, discrimination, or financial hardship, and their experiences are often explored in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "widowhood"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing black mourning clothes, holding a photo of their late spouse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a woman wearing a black veil or a man in mourning attire.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating 'widowhood' with 'widow's weeds' or 'widow's tears'.

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