The plural form of bereavement; multiple instances of profound grief or loss caused by death.
From 'bereavement' + plural '-s'. The noun form 'bereavement' developed from the verb 'bereave' in Middle English to describe the emotional state of loss.
Interestingly, while we have many words for other emotions (joy, sadness, anger), 'bereavement' is our most formal, dignified word for the grief of losing someone—showing how deeply we respect this experience.
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