Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

estranged-wife

noun

/ɪˈstreɪndʒd waɪf/

Definition

A woman who is separated from her husband but not yet divorced.

Examples

After years of conflict, she finally accepted that she was an estranged wife.
The estranged wife attended the court hearing to finalize their separation.
His estranged wife moved to another city, seeking a fresh start away from their past.

Meaning

The term refers to a wife who is no longer living with her husband and may be in the process of legal separation or divorce. It indicates a distancing in the marital relationship, often filled with emotional or legal complexities.