Divorcee

usgb/dɪˌvɔːrˈseɪ/
noun

A person who is separated from their spouse through an official legal process.

After the divorce was finalized, she was officially a divorcee.
Visual representation of "divorcee" - A person who is separated from their spouse through an official legal process

Often appears as...

  • female divorcee
  • newly divorced
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Social Stigma

Being a divorcee may carry a social stigma in some cultures, affecting how people perceive them.

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In her community, the rather conservative members looked upon her as a divorcee with disapproval.
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Gender Specificity

Divorcee can refer to either a man or a woman, but sometimes people incorrectly use it only for women.

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Both John and Jane are divorcees, adjusting to their new lives separately.
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Not Widowed

Don't confuse 'divorcee' with 'widow' or 'widower'; divorcees have ex-spouses who are still alive.

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She's not a widow; her ex-husband is still around, making her a divorcee.
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