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Widower

/ˈwɪd.oʊ.ɚ/noun
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A widower is a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried, often carrying the emotional weight of loss and adjustment to life alone. In modern contexts, the term highlights evolving discussions around gender-specific language in relationships, prompting a shift toward more inclusive terminology in legal and social settings.

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