War Widow (Noun)
Meaning
A woman whose husband has died in war.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young war widow struggled to care for her children alone after her husband's tragic death in combat.
- As a war widow, she was eligible to receive a special pension and benefits from the government.
- The charity organization provided support and counseling to war widows and their families, helping them to cope with their loss.
- She had become a war widow at just 25 years old, and the grief still felt like an open wound.
- After her husband's death in the war, she became a vocal advocate for the rights of war widows and orphans.