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bereavement

n.
C1 Advanced US //bɝˈivmənt// UK //bɪɹˈiːvmənt// be·reave·ment

n. the state of being very sad because you have lost someone you loved, like a family member or a close friend.

n. the state of having suffered the loss of a loved one, typically through death. Often used in the context of psychological or emotional recovery.


SIMPLE

He is still in the early stages of his bereavement.

CONTEXTUAL

The company offers a bereavement leave policy to help employees deal with the loss of a close family member.

COMPLEX

The therapist specialises in helping patients navigate the complex emotional landscape of bereavement, providing a safe space for them to process their grief without judgment.

Synonyms
Origin

From bereave + -ment.

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