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bereaved

[ bih-reevd ]

adjective

  1. (of a person) greatly saddened at being deprived by death of a loved one.


noun

  1. Usually the bereaved. a bereaved person or persons:

    to extend condolences to the bereaved.

bereaved

/ ɪˈː /

adjective

  1. having been deprived of something or someone valued, esp through death
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ··𲹱 adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bereaved1

First recorded in 1100–50; Middle English bireved, late Old English ŧڴǻ (past participle); bereave, -ed 2
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Music to Die For is described as a space for people who have been bereaved "to honour their memory, keep their story alive and explore the role music plays in your connection to them".

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The Department of Health and Social Care said the changes supported "vital improvements to patient safety" and provide comfort and clarity to the bereaved.

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The Inquest charity provides expertise, support and advice to bereaved families on state related deaths and their subsequent investigations.

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One bereaved father told the BBC that his son was killed "in cold blood".

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More than 36,000 people have signed up to one such petition, led by two sets of bereaved parents; while campaign group Maternity Safety Alliance is making a similar call.

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