widowery

/wɪdəʊˈwɛri, ˈwɪdəwɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

A place or area where women who are widows live together, often in a communal or supportive environment.

“The widowery in our town has become a beacon of hope for those who have lost their partners.”

Synonyms

  • widowage
  • widowhood

Antonyms

  • marriage
  • matrimony