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English > 2 senses of the word widowhood:
NOUNtimewidowhoodthe time of a woman's life when she is a widow
statewidowhoodthe state of being a widow who has not remarried
English > widowhood: 2 senses > noun 1, time
MeaningThe time of a woman's life when she is a widow.
Broadertime of lifeA period of time during which a person is normally in a particular life state
Nounswidowa woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
English > widowhood: 2 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningThe state of being a widow who has not remarried.
Broadermarital statusThe condition of being married or unmarried
Nounswidowa woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried