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bereavement

/ˈbɛrɪvəmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does bereavement mean?

noun

The state of being bereaved, or the act of depriving someone of a loved one, typically through death. A period of mourning or grief.

Example

"The family was in a state of deep bereavement after the loss of their loved one."

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