mourner

[mawr-ner, mohr-]

noun

1. a person who mourns.

2. a person who attends a funeral to mourn for the deceased.

3. (at religious revival meetings) a person who professes penitence for sin, with desire for salvation.

mourner

/ ˈmɔːnə /

noun

1. a person who mourns, esp at a funeral

2. (at US revivalist meetings) a person who repents publicly

Word History and Origins

Origin of mourner¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; mourn, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Tens of thousands of mourners have gathered in the Kenyan city of Kisumu to pay their respects to the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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And on Friday, at the state funeral in another Nairobi stadium, led by President William Ruto, a stampede of mourners killed at least two people and left dozens injured.

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The great and the good of women's football were among hundreds of mourners who said an emotional farewell to former Liverpool manager Matt Beard at his funeral service.

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Thousands of mourners are attending the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at a national stadium in the Kenyan capital.

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Authorities said mourners gained access to restricted areas, prompting a "precautionary closure" to allow security teams to restore order and ensure safety.

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Related Words

• pallbearer