widow

a woman whose husband has died

विधवा

Usage

Examples

The state gives a monthly pension to every widow.

She became a widow at forty and raised three children.

Common mistake

Mr Sharma is a widow; his wife died last year.

Mr Sharma is a widower; his wife died last year.

A man whose wife has died is a widower.

Remember: Widow for a woman, widower for a man.