Definition

A person who feels or shows sadness, especially because someone has died.

Example

The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.

Conversation

I saw a lot of mourners at the memorial yesterday.

That must have been really touching to see.

Yeah, it was sad but also comforting to know how much he was loved.

Absolutely, it shows how important he was to so many people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mourner → It is formed from "mourn" (from Old French *morir*, meaning to grieve or feel sorrow) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A mourner is a person who expresses grief or sorrow, especially at a funeral.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'grieving' ('mourn') and the '-er' indicates that this person is actively expressing that grief.

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