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condolence

or Dz·DZ·Գ

[ kuhn-doh-luhns ]

noun

  1. Often condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.


condolence

/ kənˈdəʊləns; kənˈdəʊlmənt /

noun

  1. often plural an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc
“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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Word History and Origins

Origin of condolence1

First recorded in 1595–1605; condole + -ence
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The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered its condolences for Pope Francis, four days after his death.

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"The Royal Thai Police express their deepest condolences to the brave officers who lost their lives," a statement added.

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A number of books of condolence have been opened across Northern Ireland following the Pope's death.

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In a statement, Mansfield Town said it "offers its sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Adrian Daniel at this difficult time".

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In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, the Pakistani foreign ministry said it was "concerned at the loss of tourists' lives" and expressed condolences.

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