widowerhood
noun
wid·ow·er·hood
ˈwi-də-wər-ˌhu̇d 
1
: the fact or state of being a widower
2
: the period during which a man remains a widower
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Singlehood, divorce, widow or widowerhood, and critical health issues contribute to a rising number of older people living alone.
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Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
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Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2021
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“Widowerhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/widowerhood. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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