military widow en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- The 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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| military widows | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
police widow · war widow · gold star wife
Translations (1)
fi sotilaan leski (widow of a soldier who was killed while in active service)