Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
widower
noun
/ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/
Definition
A man whose wife has died and who has not remarried.
Examples
- After the loss of his wife, he became a widower and had to navigate life alone.
- Being a widower can be challenging as one learns to cope with loss and loneliness.
Meaning
The term refers to a male who has lost his spouse due to death and remains unmarried thereafter.
Synonyms
- bereaved
- survivor
- grieving husband
