bereavement

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

be·reave·ment [bereavement bereavements] BrE [bɪˈriːvmənt] NAmE [bɪˈriːvmənt] noun
1. uncountable the state of having lost a relative or close friend because they have died
•the pain of an emotional crisis such as divorce or bereavement
•a sense of bereavement
•learning to cope with bereavement
•bereavement counselling
2. countable the death of a relative or close friend
•A family bereavement meant that he could not attend the conference.
•She had suffered three bereavements in quick succession.