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We might already know that a woman who has lost her husband is called a “widow.” However, did you know that a man has a different name to go by? What Is A Male Widow Called? #1 Rule To Remember! We might already know that a woman who has lost her husband is called a “widow.” However, did you know that a man has a different name to go by? This article will explain what a male widow is called and why it is different. What Is A Male Widow Called? A male widow is called a “widower.” We extend the word because “widow” was the only version available in the past, where women needed to be given a name to help them with particular legal proceedings after their husbands passed. “Widower” was a later addition. Historically, women haven’t had the same rights as men in many cases. Therefore, when it came to their husbands dying, there were a lot of issues raised about how much of his estate (if any) his wife would get. All of the problems associated with that changed when women were given the title “widows.” They were usually widows of men who lost their lives fighting in wars, and they would be given rights that would allow them to some of their husband’s estate. There wasn’t much need to call a man by a similar name since men already had the necessary rights to claim whatever estates their wives might have owned if they passed away. However, like many other words in English, there came a time where gender-based nouns were required. In today’s world, these gender-based nouns are far less common unless you specifically need to separate two genders from each other in a context. That’s where “widower” came from, and that’s why it came to be different from a female “widow.” Some other gender-based nouns that might help you to understand why this was done include: Widow / Widower Actress / Actor Waitress / Waiter Comedienne / Comedian. Can A Man Be Widowed? We will need to explore a little more of the definition of being “widowed” before we understand this section. Technically, a man cannot be “widowed.” Remember, the term “widow” is used for a woman who loses her husband and does not remarry. While in today’s world, it’s not as relevant, historically, we used it to allow a woman to have more rights to her husband’s estate. However, there was never a reason to “widow” a man. Men already had all the required rights to claim anything from their wife if she were to pass on. Therefore, there wasn’t a technical reason for a man to be widowed. While it’s accepted that men who lose their wives and do not remarry are “widowers,” that does not mean they officially are widowed. We simply use the phrase to describe them, but there are no legal implications to a man being widowed. What Does It Mean To Be A Widow Or A Widower? Now let’s look a little more closely at what it means to be either a widow or a widower. A widow is a woman who has lost her husband and has not remarried. A widower is a man who has lost his wife and has not remarried. If a widow or widower chooses to remarry, they will lose the title because they have a new husband or wife in their lives. The key thing to remember here is that there is a remarrying clause. Once a widow or widower marries a new partner, they no longer are “widows” because they no longer need to be called one. Again, the whole idea of a widow is old-fashioned. It’s simply unnecessary today because there would be no disputes over the rights of a woman claiming her deceased husband’s estate (unless he specifically chose not to give her much in his will). Therefore, the terms widow and widower have fallen out of favor. While it’s still widely accepted that men and women can be called “widowers” and “widows,” respectively, that doesn’t mean we use them for any legal basis. Why Is A Man Not Called A Widow? There isn’t much of a reason as to why men weren’t also called “widows.” Most of it seemed to come from the necessity to make it clear that there was a gender difference between the two terms. A woman was a “widow” for legal reasons, but there was no need for a man to be legally called a “widower.” Therefore, it would not be right to call a man a “widow” because there was nothing he could legally gain from it. Like many other gender-based nouns, we want to distinguish between the genders when it’s necessary. Of course, there are some nouns that have different genders that are no longer necessary to distinguish between. A good example would be a waiter or waitress. It doesn’t matter whether a man or woman serves food in a restaurant, so why do we have gender-based nouns? The same rules typically apply to widows and widowers. Since there are no longer legal reasons for the term “widow” to be reserved for women, there are no real reasons stopping men from also being called “widows.” Tip To Remember The Difference Between Widow Vs. Widower. We have a simple tip that might help you to remember the difference. Remember, though, there isn’t much need to know about the difference anymore. It’s common for both men and women to be called “widows.” “Widower” ends with an “R,” just like many other male-based nouns in English. A “bachelor” is a single man. A “waiter” is a serving man. An “actor” is an entertainer. The “R” ending is important when distinguishing male roles and nouns. What Is The Opposite Of Widow And Widower? You might already be aware of what the opposite words of “widow” and “widower” are. Once you understand their contexts and meanings, you don’t have to reach that far to figure out their antonyms. The opposite of a “widow” is a “wife.” It refers to any married woman (and she typically hasn’t lost her husband in a war). The opposite of a “widower” is a “husband,” who again is married and has not lost his wife. About Us We are on a mission to help you become better at English. As a group of experienced English writers, we enjoy sharing our knowledge in a language that everyone is able to understand.
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