
Widower
Gender Specific
The word 'widower' only refers to men, while 'widow' is for women.

My uncle is a widower, and my aunt was a widow.
Remarriage Status
'Widower' implies the man has not remarried after his wife's death.

He's been a widower for three years and hasn't considered remarriage.
Mourning Connotation
Using 'widower' can suggest a period of mourning or loss.

As a new widower, he's facing a lot of emotional pain.
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