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Mourning
/ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/noun / verb
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Mourning is the expression of deep sorrow and grief, especially after the death of a loved one, often involving emotional processing and cultural rituals. In modern contexts, it extends beyond personal loss to include public commemorations and digital memorials, highlighting how societies adapt grief to contemporary life.
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Queen Victoria's prolonged mourning for her husband Prince Albert, lasting 40 years after his death in 1861, not only popularized black clothing as a symbol of grief but also shaped global customs, influencing everything from fashion to public policy on bereavement leave in many countries.
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