Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mourner
noun
/ˈmɔːrnər/
Definition
A person who is feeling or expressing grief, especially at a funeral.
Examples
- During the ceremony, many mourners shed tears for their lost friend.
- The mourners gathered quietly, each sharing their favorite memory of the deceased.
- Mourners often comfort one another during difficult times of loss.
Meaning
Mourners often attend funerals to show their respect and love for the deceased, partaking in rituals that express sorrow and remembrance.
Synonyms
- griever
- bereaved
- sufferer
- lamenter
