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widower
noun
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How to pronounce widower:

Definition of widower:

widower (noun):
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried.
a man who has lost his spouse or partner by death and usually has not remarried

Synonyms for widower:

hubbyhusbandpartnermisterbridegroomcompanionspousegroommateconsort

Antonyms for widower:

widow

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