Bereavers

/bɪˈriːvərz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of bereaver; multiple entities that cause loss or deprivation.

Etymology

From 'bereaver' + plural '-s'. This is an extremely rare word formed through regular English rules, though seldom encountered in real texts.

Kelly Says

This is a great example of how English grammar is flexible—you can technically add '-er' and '-s' to almost any verb, but some combinations are so rare nobody actually uses them!

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