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wifeless


Meanings
  • adjective

    A woman who is without a husband or married life


Variants
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wife , wifehood , wifehoods , wifeless , wives
Etymology
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Derived from the Old English word 'wifelas,' meaning 'without a wife,' or 'widowless,' with the prefix 'wi-' meaning 'without' and the suffix '-less' meaning 'lacking,' 'absent,' or 'wanting'


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  1. The term 'wifeless' is less commonly used than other terms, such as 'widow' or 'spinster,' to describe a woman without a husband.

  2. In some cultures, a woman who is wifeless may be stigmatized or viewed negatively, while in others, she may be celebrated and respected for her independence and autonomy.


Related Concepts
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  1. widow: A woman who has lost her husband through death. A wifeless woman is not necessarily a widow, but the two concepts are related.

  2. spinster: A woman who has never been married. A wifeless woman may be a spinster, but not all spinsters are wifeless.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'wifeless' has been used to describe the state or condition of a woman who is without a husband or married life. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is lacking an essential component or aspect.

How to Memorize "wifeless"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a woman standing alone, without a husband or partner, to visualize the meaning of 'wifeless'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wifeless' with the image of a single woman or a woman without a husband.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Wife-less is a woman without a husband.'


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