CEFR B2

bereavement

noun

Meaning

The state or condition of having lost a loved one by death.

Examples

The company offers paid leave for employees experiencing bereavement.
He is still struggling with the bereavement of his parents.

Synonyms: grief, sorrow, mourning, loss

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bereavement (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɪˈriːvmənt/

Definition

The state or condition of having lost a loved one by death.

Examples

The company offers paid leave for employees experiencing bereavement.
He is still struggling with the bereavement of his parents.
The support group helps people cope with their grief and bereavement.

How to Use bereavement

bereavement leave (collocation): Time off work granted to an employee following the death of a close relative. — "She took bereavement leave after her grandmother passed away."
bereavement counseling (collocation): Professional support provided to individuals dealing with the emotional and psychological effects of loss. — "He sought bereavement counseling to help him process his grief."

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