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Bereavement - Noun

Definition: The state or condition of being deprived of a loved one through death.

Sample Sentence: After the sudden bereavement of her father, Sarah found solace in the support of her friends.

Bereavement - Adjective

Definition: Referring to the period of mourning following the death of a loved one.

Sample Sentence: The bereavement ceremony was held in honor of the late president, with thousands in attendance.