bereaved spouse (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: bɪˈriːvd spaʊs
Definition
A person whose husband or wife has recently died.
Examples
The community rallied to support the bereaved spouse during the difficult months following the loss.
Legal documents often require the bereaved spouse to provide a death certificate to settle the estate.
Counseling services are frequently offered to the bereaved spouse to help navigate the grieving process.
Synonyms of bereaved spouse
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