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bereaved family

Noun

Definitions

1. bereaved family
2. surviving family

This noun refers to the bereaved family or surviving relatives of someone who has died, especially in a tragic or public context. It is often used in news reports about accidents, disasters, or crimes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the nearby park, the bereaved family stood holding a bouquet.

Sentence 2

A sudden silence makes the pain in a bereaved family's heart all the more vivid.

Sentence 3

Afterward, the bereaved family quietly left the venue.

Sentence 4

Sometimes the anger of a bereaved family is what actually moves society to change.

Sentence 5

In the recent case, the delayed response to the bereaved family was flagged as a problem.