bereaved

The definition of bereaved is a sadness, such as the loss of someone as a result of death.

(adjective)

An example of bereaved is a person whose mother has died.

See bereaved in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

grieving over the death of a relative or friend

See bereaved in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Suffering the loss of a loved one: the bereaved family.

noun

One or those bereaved: The bereaved has entered the church. The bereaved were comforted by their friends.

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