war widow
A 'war widow' is a woman whose partner has died due to military service or conflict-related circumstances.
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Definition
B2Military
(formal)A woman whose husband died due to combat or military service-related injuries.
Example
- She became a war widow when her husband was killed in action.
- The organization provides support to war widows and their families.
B2General
(formal, extended)A woman who lost her spouse due to any conflict, including those who died from war-related injuries or illnesses.
Example
- As a war widow, she receives a pension from the government.
- War widows often face significant emotional and financial challenges.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "war widow":
military widowblack widowwidow's weedsmerry widowtrans widow