Definition

A person who has legally ended their marriage.

Example

After her divorce, she became a divorcee and started a new chapter in her life.

Conversation

Have you met Sarah? She's a recent divorcee and seems really nice.

Oh, I haven't met her yet, but I've heard some things.

Yeah, she mentioned that being a divorcee has changed her perspective on life.

That makes sense; sometimes those experiences really shape who we are.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Divorcee → It is formed from "divorce" (from Old French *divorcer*, meaning to separate) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who is the recipient of an action). A divorcee is a person who has been separated from their spouse through divorce.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has gone through a 'separation' ('divorce') and the '-ee' means they are the one affected by that action. This helps you remember that a divorcee is someone who has been separated from their spouse.

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