Hello, students. It is a sad fact of life that sometimes a person's husband or wife passes away. There are special words to describe this status. A woman whose husband has died is called a widow. What do we call a man whose wife has died?
Widow Opposite Gender
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Widow vs. Widower: A Clear Comparison
This table explains the terms for a person whose spouse has passed away.
| Term | Gender | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Widow | Female | A woman whose husband has died. |
| Widower | Male | A man whose wife has died. |
What is a Widow?
A widow is a woman who has lost her spouse to death and has not remarried.
What is a Widower?
A widower is the masculine equivalent of a widow. He is a man who has lost his spouse to death and has not remarried.
Understanding Marital Status
The words 'widow' and 'widower' describe a person's marital status. Just like 'single', 'married', or 'divorced', these terms explain a person's relationship situation in a single word.
Frequently Asked Questions
Widow Masculine Gender
The masculine gender of 'Widow' is Widower.
Widow Opposite Gender
The opposite gender of a Widow is a Widower. Widow is a female gender term and Widower is a male gender term.
Male equivalent of Widow
The male equivalent of a Widow is a Widower.
Practice Exercises
Worksheet: Choose the Correct Term
Fill in the blanks with the correct term: widow or widower.
- After his wife died, he became a _______.
- The old _______ received a pension from the government.
- A man whose wife has died is a _______, and a woman whose husband has died is a _______.
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