Divorcee Meaning in English

word

US

dəˈvɔɹˌseɪ/, /dəˈvɔɹˌsi

duh-VOR-say

UK

dɪvɔːˈsiː

di-vaw-SEE

Definition

A divorcee is someone who is divorced, meaning their marriage has ended through a legal process.

Usage & Nuances

'Divorcee' can refer to a man or woman, but in English it is often more common for women; gender-neutral terms are now also used. Formal or neutral; sometimes carries a social or emotional context.

• Spanish: divorciado - divorciada
• Portuguese (BR): divorciado - divorciada
• Portuguese (PT): divorciado - divorciada
• Chinese (Simplified): 离婚者
• Chinese (Traditional): 離婚者
• Hindi: तलाकशुदा व्यक्ति
• Arabic: مطلّق - مطلّقة
• Bengali: তালাকপ্রাপ্ত ব্যক্তি - ডিভোর্সি
• Russian: разведённый человек - разведённая - разведённый
• Japanese: 離婚者
• Vietnamese: người đã ly hôn
• Korean: 이혼한 사람
• Turkish: boşanmış kişi
• Urdu: طلاق یافتہ
• Indonesian: orang yang bercerai

Example Sentences

She is a divorcee living in the city.

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My uncle became a divorcee last year.

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The club hosts events for divorcees.

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As a divorcee, she found starting over challenging but rewarding.

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People often assume things about a divorcee, but everyone’s story is different.

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He joined an online group for divorcees to make new friends.

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