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

Likewise, members of the massive 1D group on Reddit reminded members that “memorials are for fans, funerals are for family” and discouraged them from approaching the pop stars and mourners.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Majaliwa was speaking at a ceremony in Dar es Salaam's Mnazi Mmoja grounds, where thousands of mourners gathered to pay their respects and collect the bodies of their loved ones for burial.

From BBC

Election mourners won’t find much solace in their newsfeeds, but there is something else to keep us afloat for now: the font of absurdist humor produced by a Trump presidency.

From Los Angeles Times

In Glasgow’s George Square, mourners joined veterans and current service personnel in laying wreaths, with a guard of honour presented by representatives of the Royal Navy.

From BBC

As his coffin was loaded onto the hearse, the mourners fell silent, except for the soft murmur of weeping and prayer.

From BBC

Related Words

• pallbearer