mourner

noun/ˈmɔrnər/

Frequency rank: #19,548 most common English word

Meaning

A person who grieves or expresses sorrow, especially at a funeral.

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Example sentence

Each mourner placed a single white flower on the coffin before leaving the ceremony.

Synonyms & related words

  • griever
  • bereaved
  • lamenter

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