military widow
A 'military widow' refers to a woman who has lost her spouse due to circumstances related to military service.
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Definition
B2General
(common)A woman whose spouse died while serving in the military or due to military service-related causes.
Example
- She became a military widow when her husband was killed in action.
C1Informal
(slang, sarcastic)A woman who lives as though her spouse is deceased due to his continuous and demanding military commitments.
Example
- She jokingly referred to herself as a military widow because her husband was always deployed.
Similar
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