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bereaved

n.
C1 Advanced US //bɝˈivd// UK //bɪɹˈiːvd// be·reaved

n. a person who has lost someone they loved, such as a family member or a close friend. You use this word to describe someone who is still dealing with the sadness of that loss.

n. a person who has suffered the loss of a loved one through death. Often used in formal or medical contexts to describe the emotional state of the individual.


SIMPLE

The bereaved family gathered at the funeral.

CONTEXTUAL

The hospital provides a quiet room for the bereaved to sit and process their grief after a difficult delivery.

COMPLEX

The community rallied around the bereaved, offering practical support and emotional comfort during the most difficult weeks following the accident.

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