Il vedovo

Il vedovo (Italian for "the widower") refers to a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried. The term specifies the male gender of the surviving spouse; the female equivalent is la vedova (the widow).

The word is a noun and is typically used to describe the marital status of a man following the death of his wife. Social implications associated with being a widower can vary across cultures and time periods, often encompassing themes of loss, grief, and potential social isolation. The societal expectations and support systems available to widowers may also differ depending on cultural norms and the presence of children.