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widowhood

/ˈwɪdəʊhʊd/noun

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    the state or period of being a widow or widower

    वैधव्य, विधवा या विधुर होने की अवस्था

    • She faced the long years of widowhood with great courage.
    • Social reformers fought against the cruel customs of widowhood.
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General knowledge

The Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act of 1856 was passed largely through the efforts of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar.

Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act 1856 मुख्य रूप से Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar के प्रयासों से पारित हुआ था।