Meaning
widowhood
- the state of being a widow or widower
In a sentence
Dopo anni di vedovanza, vive ancora sola.
After years of widowhood, she still lives alone.
Parla mai della sua vedovanza?
Does she ever talk about her widowhood?
La vedovanza non è stata facile per lui.
Widowhood was not easy for him.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vedovanza | feminine · singular |
| vedovanze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- A rather formal word for the condition after a spouse dies.
- More common in formal or written contexts than in casual speech.
- Feminine noun: la vedovanza.