widower
word
Definition
A widower is a man whose wife has died and who has not remarried.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal or neutral term. The female equivalent is "widow." 'Widower' refers specifically to a man; don't use it for women. Common in legal, formal, and personal contexts.
Spanish: viudoPortuguese (BR): viúvoPortuguese (PT): viúvoChinese (Simplified): 鳏夫Chinese (Traditional): 鰥夫Hindi: विधुरArabic: أرْمَلBengali: বিধুরRussian: вдовецJapanese: 男やもめVietnamese: người goá vợKorean: 홀아비Turkish: dul erkekUrdu: بیوہ شوہرIndonesian: duda
Example Sentences
It's not easy for a widower to adjust to life alone after so many years of marriage.
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After his wife passed away, he became a widower.
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My grandfather is a widower.
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He lives alone as a widower.
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As a widower, he often spends holidays with his children.
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The support group welcomes anyone, whether you are a widower or a widow.
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