military widow
military widow · military widows
The widow of a soldier who was killed while in active serviceThe widow of a soldier who was killed while in active service.
Meaning
2 sensesThe widow of a soldier who was killed while in active service.
(sarcastic, slang)The wife of a soldier who lives separate lives from their husband due to his devotion to the service, leaving the wife a virtual widow.
Forms
plural: military widows| Singular | military widow |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedwar widow
See also
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