Definition of bereaved
: suffering the death of a loved one bereaved families of the victims
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Examples of bereaved in a sentence
the bereaved parents of the victims
the grief of the bereaved parents seemed to be without limit
Origin and Etymology of bereaved
see bereave
First Known Use: 1702
bereaved
Definition of bereaved
bereaved
: someone who is suffering the death of a loved one : one who is bereaved comfort the bereaved
Origin and Etymology of bereaved
see bereave
First Known Use: 1798
BEREAVED Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of bereaved for English Language Learners
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: sad because a family member or friend has recently died
BEREAVED Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of bereaved for Students
: grieving over the death of a loved one a bereaved widow
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