Definition

A person who is involved in ending a marriage legally.

Example

The divorcer helped the couple finalize their separation.

Conversation

Did you hear about Sarah's situation with her husband?

Yeah, it sounds like she might need a good divorcer soon.

I hope she finds someone who can help her through this.

Me too. It's such a tough thing to go through.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Divorcer → It is formed from "divorcer" (from Old French, meaning to separate) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A divorcer is a person who separates or ends a marriage.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'separates' ('divorcer') from a partner — that's why a divorcer is a person who ends a marriage.

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